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Debra Burslem founds the Magnificat Meal Movement
Debra Burslem founds the Magnificat Meal Movement in Queensland, Australia. -
The organization moves
The organization moves its headquarters to a rural property near Kingaroy, Queensland, called the Magnificat Meal Abbey. -
The group's teachings and practices come under scrutiny
The group's teachings and practices come under scrutiny, and it is labeled a cult by some former members and religious experts. -
Debra Burslem dies of cancer
Debra Burslem dies of cancer, and her husband, Bill, takes over leadership of the organization. -
The group faces allegations of sexual abuse
The group faces allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct, and Bill Burslem steps down as leader. -
The organization undergoes a restructuring
The organization undergoes a restructuring and rebrands as the Order of the Magnificat of the Mother of God (OMMG), with a new leadership team. -
The OMMG opens a new community
The OMMG opens a new community in Brazil, led by Australian nun Sister Anne Dalton. -
The organization faces renewed allegations of abuse
The organization faces renewed allegations of abuse and misconduct, prompting an investigation by the Queensland Police. -
The OMMG disbands
The OMMG disbands, with its properties and assets transferred to a new organization called the Community of the New Covenant (CNC).