Speakers
Alicia Hartle
Fatima Victa Soriano
Mikmik Flores
Dr. Manolito S. Jaldon, Jr.
Robert Canton
Fr. Arnold Parungao
Fr. Ike Udoh, SJ
Fr. Raymund Reyes
Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA
Bishop Rey Bersabal
Alicia Hartle
Pittsburgh, PA
Alicia Hartle serves as executive director of Pentecost Today USA (formerly the National Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the US) with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. She founded an ecumenical household (House of Living Water) in Pittsburgh and is a member of St. Paul Cathedral Parish. She is a founding member of The Oakland Prayer Group, Abba’s House, Unbound Pittsburgh- Greensburg, and Pittsburgh Catholic Women’s Fellowship ministries.
Alicia brings her marketing and business development experience on local, national, and international levels to her work in ministry and has done mission work in Europe, Africa, and Central America. In addition, she has served as an NSC council member and NSC member and has studied theology, Christian leadership, international business, marketing, and German. “Knowing God and making him known are two of my greatest passions, fueling an ever-deeper desire to fall in love with Jesus Christ, to be formed by our heavenly Father, and to share life in the Holy Spirit,” she says.
Fatima Victa Soriano
Philippines
Blind at birth,an inspirational singer from the Philippines who continues to share her gift of prayer and song to the rest of the world. Having gone through two kidney transplants, she now continues to share hope, joy, and unwavering faith in God.
She has inspired many through radio, television, and personal appearances with her words, prayers, and songs which seem to ring out from the heart. She always reminds people, through her life of grace and complete surrender to God's Will "Habang may Buhay, May pagasa." ("As long as we live, there is hope.")."
Mikmik Flores
Board of Trustee - Present - The Lord's Flock Catholic Charismatic Ministry Foundation, Philippines
Mikmik has 16 years’ experience in congregational leadership and spiritual development. She’s responsible for pastoral, training, equipping and empowering teams for the administrative work and for preaching and teaching the Word of God. She’s the HEAD SERVANT of the Lord’s Flock Catholic Charismatic Ministry and is in-charge of the pastoral and leadership of both the main location and international locations.
*Reports directly to the Elders of the community.
* 2005 – 2015: Head of the Lord’s Flock International WORSHIP TEAM LEAD/ WORSHIP LEADER.
*1992 – 2013 The Lord’s Flock CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC MINISTRY - Spearheaded various events such as Worship Conferences, Women’s Conference, Men’s
Conference, Family Conference and Youth Conferences, considered one of the largest Catholic Youth gatherings in the Philippines, Singles and
Youth Faith on Fire, attended by 13,000 youths for 3 consecutive years - Video Available Here.
*Organized yearly international retreats for adults and youths. Retreat is for leadership training and handing down the direction of the ministry
for the upcoming year.
* Conceptualized and organized "Mission 5000", a feeding program for the street children
of Manila.
* Organized and implemented the Lord’s Flock first online ministry, e-Life Group,
to connect people with God and others who are unable to physically attend service which proved effective when the pandemic affected church assembly.
*Monthly pastoral visits and sharing the Word to the different international locations.
*Continued spreading the Word through weekly online praise and worship through "Facebook Live" during the pandemic, sustaining a connection to
the congregation.
Dr. Manolito S. Jaldon, Jr.
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Manolito S. Jaldon, Jr. earned his Doctorate from Mount Angel Seminary in 2024.
His current ministry is at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, where he is the Director of the Lasallian Student Life Office. He implements a robust retreat program at all high school levels. He oversees a diverse group of students who assist him in organizing the faith life of the entire school community.
He and his family are parishioners at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and enjoy life in West Sacramento.
Robert Canton
Stockton, CA
Bob Canton is the Overall National Servant Coordinator of the Alliance of the Falipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities in North America.(AFCCPC). He served as a Council Member of the the Vatican based International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services(ICCRS) for 10 years representing North America, Central America, and Caribbean countries. The Council Members used to meet twice a year in the Vatican.
Brother Bob has spoken at various Regional, National and International Conferences and Conventions, and has conducted Retreats, Seminars, Days of Renewal, Healing Rallies and Crusades not only in North America, but also in Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, Latin America, South America, and the Middle East. He has ministered to over 52 countries so far throughout the world. He is highly recommended by his Bishop, Myron Cotta of the Stockton Diocese, Oscar Solis, Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, Utah, Bishop Alex Aclan, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Fr. Marc Rogueaou, Asst. Vicar, St. Luke's Parish, Stockton, CA.
Brother Bob authored two books, namely, "Miracles Never Ending," and "Awesome Power From On High." Robert also founded the Robert Canton Ministries, a non-profit organization whose aim it to evangelize the entire world through teaching, preaching, and healing in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Visit his website at: RobertCantonMinistries.com
Fr. Arnold Parungao
West Sacramento, CA
Fr. Arnold Parungao was born and raised in the Philippines, the youngest of two went to High School at the Immaculate Conception Seminary at twelve years old. Then, continued College earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Philosophy. In 2005, left the seminary for personal and family reasons and migrated permanently in the United States.
After four long years working in the secular world, decided to come back to respond to the call of God to the priesthood once again. This time, it was at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, California through the sponsorship of the Diocese of Sacramento, and graduated with a Degree in Sacred Theology and Masters of Divinity. It was September 29, 2013 when Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco ordained him to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate (Deacon) at St. Pius Catholic Church in Redwood City, California. Then, on June 1, 2013, he was ordained by Bishop Jaime Soto to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood (Priest) at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento. July 2013-June 2015: Parochial Vicar, St. Teresa Parish, Auburn.
July 2015-Dec 2015: Co-Director, Newman Center, Sacramento (In residence: Immaculate Conception Parish, Sacramento). July 2015-December 2020: Chaplain, St. Francis High School, Sacramento. Jan 2015-June 2017: Parochial Vicar, All Hallows Parish, Sacramento. July 2017-June 2021: Pastor, St. Robert Parish, Sacramento. July 2021-June 2024: Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Susanville. July 2024-Present: Pastor, Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Sacramento.
Fr. Ike Udoh, SJ
Diocese of Oakland, CA
Fr. Ike Udoh is the son of Joseph and Dorothy Udoh, brother to Chika and Osita, and Uncle to two nieces and two nephews. He joined the Society of Jesus in 2004, and was ordained to the priesthood in 2015. Following ordination, he completed studies in Scripture (S.T.L.) and Ignatian Spirituality (Master's), and then served as a priest at Blessed Sacrament church in Hollywood.
Fr Udoh moved back to the Bay Area in 2022 to be the primary caretaker of his mom, and serves in the Diocese of Oakland, primarily at St. Raymond’s, St Joan of Arc and St. Augustine. Fr Ike loves music, spirituality and bringing people to Jesus who heals and sets us free in the Sacraments and through the "Five-Keys of Unbound".
Fr Raymund Reyes
South San Francisco, CA
Fr. Ray has been involved with the Charismatic Renewal since his priestly ordination in 1988. The Renewal has always been a part of his parish ministry both in the Philippines and in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. He has been a regular presenter at the Northern California Renewal Coalition (NCRC) and the Holy Spirit Renewal Conference in San Francisco.
Fr. Reyes is Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church in So. San Francisco, CA.
He is also the Archbishop's Liaison to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Archdiocese of San Francisco – SFSpirit.com and is Spiritual Director for NCRC - Northern California Renewal Coalition.
Fr. Andrew C. Ibegbulem, OSA
San Francisco, CA
Fr. Andrew Chioma Ibegbulem, OSA is an Augustinian Priest of the Province of St. Augustine of Nigeria. He was ordained to the priesthood after his final religious profession and upon completion of his Philosophy and theology degrees on July 3, 2004. Fr. Andrew has been involved in parish apostolate as associate pastor, treasurer, youth chaplain, vocation director, spiritual director and pastor. In addition, he was the National Coordinator of the Augustinian Associate and was responsible for fund raising in Nigeria for the training of Augustinian friars in formation.
Fr. Andrew received his master's degree in 2016 in counseling in clinical mental health from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He had practiced as an intern with Siloam and Eagleville Hospital in Philadelphia.
Fr. Andrew is passionate about the Word of God, a good listener and loves good music. He is presently on Mission in the Archdiocese of San Francisco at St. Paul of the Shipwreck. He is a frequent celebrant at the Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Charismatic Renewal 1st Friday monthly masses.
Most Reverend Bishop Rey Bersabal
West Sacramento, CA
Auxiliary Bishop Rey Bersabal was born in Magsaysay, a town in the southern Philippine province of Misamis Oriental on Oct. 15, 1964. He is the youngest of three children born to Juanita Guzman Bendijo and Ananias Amparo Bersabal. His vocation began with the lived faith of his parents and family. He attended both Catholic and public schools before entering the diocesan seminary of San Jose de Mindanao. He obtained his degree in philosophy from Ateneo de Cagayan Xavier University.
On April 29, 1991, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. Among the posts he served there include as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Snows Parish (1991); parish administrator of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (1992); and parish priest at St. Francis Xavier Parish (1995).
He also served as assessor of marriage cases for the metropolitan tribunal of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro City (1996); as chancellor (1998); and as archdiocesan director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the Philippines (1998).
Bishop Bersabal came to the Diocese of Sacramento in 1999 at the invitation of Bishop Emeritus William K. Weigand. He served in various posts: parochial vicar of St. James Parish in Davis and chaplain of the Davis Newman Center from 1999 to 2001; parochial vicar of St. Anthony Parish in Sacramento from 2002 to 2003; pastor of St. Paul Parish in Sacramento from 2003 to 2008; pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Folsom from 2008 to 2016; and pastor of St. James Parish in Davis from 2016 to 2022. He was incardinated into the Diocese of Sacramento on April 7, 2004.
He was also treasurer of the diocesan presbyteral council from 2007 to 2010 and is currently a member of the diocesan priests’ personnel board, the diocesan liturgical commission, and the diocese’s independent review board. He has been dean of the southern suburbs/city deanery (2004-2008), dean of the Gold Country deanery (2011-2014), and dean of the Yolo deanery (2020-2022).
Since 2012, Bishop Bersabal has been the liaison in the diocese for the Filipino presbyterate. He speaks English, Tagalog, Visayan and Spanish.
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