CAMDEN DIOCESE CATHOLIC RENEWAL

Moderator of the Camden Diocese Catholic Renewal

Pastor of  Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lindenwold, NJ 

Fr.  Rene Canales was born in La Unión, El Salvador.  In 1995, Father decided to move to New Jersey and in 2011 after almost 20 years of a long struggle with the immigration system he obtained permanent resident status in the United States,. Today, Father Rene celebrates the sacraments in Spanish and English.

Father Rene is a beloved spiritual Father, that has taught many what it means to evangelize with joy. We are so blessed as a committee to have Father Rene as our Moderator and spiritual director of the CDCR.  

Pastor of Christ the King Haddonfield, NJ

Fr. Jon was ordained in 2010. This is his fourth parish assignment and second pastorate. His previous assignments include pastor, the citywide Parish of Saint Monica, Atlantic City (2015-2020); parochial vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lindenwold (2014-2015); and parochial vicar, Christ Our Light Parish, Cherry Hill (2010-2014).

He studied philosophy at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, and theology at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.

As a seminarian, Fr. Jon regularly served liturgies at the annual charismatic conference in Wildwood and, as a priest, he was a regular confessor.  He has spoken at several Life in the Spirit Seminars.

Coordinator of Heritage & Mission for Ursuline Academy

 Rebekah Marier is the Coordinator of Mission and Heritage at Ursuline Academy where she serves as Campus Minister, Theology teacher, and Service Coordinator. Rebekah is also the founder and hostess of the “Call Her Blessed” podcast- a podcast for the modern-day  Catholic Woman which covers topics of spirituality and relationships. Rebekah’s podcast has reached thousands of people in 28 countries. This podcast has led to Rebekah giving many retreats, most notably, a retreat to a group of young people in Sweden. Rebekah  is also the Coordinator of Women’s Ministry for “Born Dignified” which is a site working to bring this generation of young people to God through showing each person their intrinsic worth. Throughout her time in ministry, Rebekah has spoken to hundreds of thousands  of people on topics of faith. Rebekah is recently married and lives in Delaware with her loving husband. Rebekah enjoys Eucharistic Adoration, hiking, and Philadelphia Sports. 

Member of the Steering Committee of the Camden Diocese Catholic Renewal

Tommy Doyle is the head of the music ministry for the committee. He is a valued and talented member of our team. He composes inspiring music and lyrics that lift the heart, mind and soul to spiritual heights. Tommy has many gifts that he shares unselfishly with all he meets, especially his devotion and love of Mother Mary. His music is a prayer that stirs the heart and 

the mind with a fire of love for God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Tommy's music illuminates the path of heaven with a holy anointing that allows the soul to soar to the throne of God.

Music Ministry 

Jeffrey Shields, a powerful speaker, talented singer songwriter and dynamic ministry leader from South Jersey, is both the lead singer and founder of Forgotten Truth; a band and ministry whose mission seeks to build Catholic culture through the arts and through family. He has served the church professionally for over ten years as a ministry leader offering powerful faith events, concerts and retreats for youth, and families across his local Dioceses. Jeffrey, who graduated with a degree in Philosophy and Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary, is currently the Director of Campus Ministry for Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia.  See more about Forgotten Truth Ministries @ www.facebook.com/forgottentruth