2010
Women's Retreat -
Presenter's Bios
Caroline Gambale Dirkes
is a dynamic and passionate evangelist. Her motto is that "you need to do the
ridiculous to see the miraculous!" Sharing incredible stories such as how
she evangelized two New York Giants football players, she keeps her audience
engaged and wanting more. She has been active in evangelization and youth
ministry for 16 years. She works as the Director of Evangelization at St.
Joseph’s Parish in Hillsborough, NJ and serves as a member of the National
Service Committee for the Charismatic Renewal. She was the former Eastern
Regional Director for LIFE TEEN and Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry in the
Archdiocese of Newark. She continues to serve as the Area Coordinator in New
Jersey and Eastern, PA for Life teen.
Caroline is a
1993 graduate of the Franciscan University of Steubenville with a bachelor’s
degree in Theology and Psychology. She has spoken internationally at numerous
rallies, retreats and conferences including the National Charismatic Leadership
Conference, Steubenville Youth Conference, National Catholic Youth Conference
and Life Teen Training Conferences.
Caroline recently gave birth to Catherine Ann Dirkes and
delights in being a new mom.
Kelley Masterson will share her beautiful testimony to
God’s love and how He led her to the narrow path.
Fr. Cal Christiansen was born in Canada and is the only
Catholic in his family. He received his call to the priesthood during a powerful
experience in Adoration and was ordained in 2007. He enjoys ministering to the
Body of Christ as one of the Priests for the South and East Tacoma Cluster of 6
Parishes. "I am excited to have this opportunity to witness and to be a
part of the transformations and healings that will be such integral aspects of
this retreat."
