Fr. Dennis McManus is a priest of the Archdiocese of Mobile in Alabama. From 1997-2006, he worked as Associate Director of the Secretariat for the Liturgy at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, DC. Pope John Paul II named him as consultor and theologian to the newly established Vox Clara commission of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments on which he has served since 2001; Pope Benedict XVI then appointed Fr. McManus as consultor to the Congregation itself in 2010 and then as peritus to the Vox Clara commission. He has taught as professor of liturgy at several seminaries, just completing his last assignment at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg. Fr. McManus has written widely on liturgical topics. He served as pastoral coordinator for the Archdiocese of New York in deliverance and exorcism ministry from 2009-2011. He is also the USCCB consultant for Jewish Affairs and membered on both the Vatican-Baptist dialogue (2007-2012) and the USCCB-Reform Churches dialogue which issued its historic joint agreement on the form and recognition of baptism (2012). He was general editor of Paulist Press’ Ancient Christian Writers Series from 1994-2007 and translation editor of Varsity Press’ Ancient Christian Commentary from 1995-1998 . Fr. McManus has taught courses in theology, medieval literature, classical languages and Jewish studies for over 40 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in classical languages and philosophy from St. Mary’s College of California; a master’s degree in historical ethics from Georgetown University and a doctorate in patristics from Drew University. He just completed 25 years as Professor in the department of Jewish civilization at Georgetown University. He is presently assigned as parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, California and professor of theology at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park.
SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention Presenters
Dr. Ralph Martin
President, Renewal Ministries, Professor of Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Archdiocese of Detroit.
Fr. Dennis McManus, D.Litt.
Professor, St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, CA.
Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, Ph.D
President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith. EWTN's Father Spitzer's Universe.
Bishop Brian Nunes
Auxiliary Bishop for the San Gabriel Pastoral Region in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD
Carmelite Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Chief Exorcist, Washington, DC.
Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD
Co-founder of the Charismatic and Marian Religious Community, The Brothers of the Beloved Disciple.
Dr. Elizabeth Kim
Psychologist. Brain Fitness Center, Garden Grove, CA.
Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC
Mary's Mercy Center, San Bernardino, CA
Fr. Parker Sandoval
Vice Chancellor and Senior Director of Ministerial Services, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA.
Fr. Ismael Robles
Pastor, St. John the Baptist Church, Baldwin Park, CA. Bishop's Liaison for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Fr. John Farao, OFM Conv.
Exorcist for the Diocese of Monterey, CA. Prison Chaplain.
Fr. Marinello Saguin
Pastor, Our Lady of Grace Church, Encino, CA.
Adrian Aralar
Coordinator of Liturgical Minister Formation, Office of Divine Worship, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Jennifer Havey
Spiritual Renewal Coordinator, Sacramento, CA
Fr. Patrick Crowley, SSCC
Charismatic Healing Ministry, Hemet, CA
Marianne Dyogi
Director of Religious Education at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Gardena.
Fr. Ben Tran
Chaplain, UC Irvine.
Fr. Bill Delaney, SJ
Pastoral Coordinator, SCRC
Maria Velasquez, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, Los Angeles, CA.
Fr. Bob Garon
Pastor, St. Didacus Church, Sylmar, CA.
Fr. Ramon Valera
Pastor, St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Granada Hills, CA.
Dominic Berardino
President, SCRC
Saturday Convention Presentation Topics:
1A - Fortify Your Soul Amidst Suffering
1B - Healing the Fragmentation of Our Lives
1C - Comfort in the Storm as We Grow in Trust
1D - Living Charismatically
2A - Why Does God Allow Evil?
2B - Mary's Encounter With the Holy Spirit
2C - Walking With Those Who Are Spiritually Afflicted
2D - Re-Igniting the Heart for Worship
3A - Spiritual Protection for a Catholic Home
3B - Jubilee Year of Hope: Identifying Your Anchor
3C - The Sanctifier--How the Holy Spirit Helps Us to Holiness
3D - Reconciliation Service
4A - Healing Service
4B - A Life in the Spirit
4C - Why Evangelize? The Stakes are High!
4D - You Will Receive Power
5A - Our Spiritual 'Weapons' in the Battle Against Evil
5B - God's Healing Touch for Our Emotional and Inner Wounds
5C - Discerning Spiritual Experiences
5D - How to Restore One's Joy in the Lord
Sunday Convention Presentation Topics:
6A - Fatima: A Life Giving Encounter with Heaven
6B - Transforming Personal Relationships with God's Grace
7A - Touching the Hem of His Garment (Matthew 9:20)
7B - Turn Your Worries Into Prayers
8A - The Internet Saint: Carlo Acutis and Eucharistic Miracles
8B - God's Plan for the Family
9A - Finding Freedom in Christ: Reflections and Prayers for Liberation
9B - Healing and Transformation Under Heaven's Mantle
Anaheim Marriott Ballrooms
Platinum, Marquis, Grand and Orange County Ballrooms
700 W. Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
Registration:
Early Registration Discount, through August 4:
One Day Saturday Ticket: $85 per ticket
One Day Sunday Ticket: $60 per ticket
Two Day Saturday & Sunday Ticket: $125 per ticket
Registration August 5 through the Convention:
One Day Saturday Ticket: $95 per ticket
One Day Sunday Ticket: $70 per ticket
Two Day Saturday & Sunday Ticket: $135 per ticket
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS
5:00pm, Tuesday, August 12.
SATURDAY ONSITE REGISTRATION BEGINS
8:00am, Saturday, August 16.
NO NEED TO PRE-SELECT TALKS.
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SUNDAY ONSITE REGISTRATION BEGINS
7:30am, Sunday, August 17.
Phone Registration is Available at (818) 771-1361 (10:00am-3:30pm M-F)
You may also TEXT questions to (818) 771-1361.
This event is in-person only.
Additional Info:
BROCHURE MAILING: If you are on the SCRC Mailing List, you will receive a Convention Brochure by postal mail in June. Extra brochures may be requested by email in the bottom portion of this section.
FOOD: Bring a sack lunch or eat at restaurants/fast food places in hotels, nearby dining establishments and food trucks.
PARKING: Self-parking will be discounted to $18 per day for those who park in the Anaheim Marriott Hotel Parking Structure.
Parking validations will be handed out at the SCRC Registration counter. Please bring your parking ticket inside for validation.
HOTELS: If you will be staying at a hotel, please make your own hotel arrangements. There are no special rates. All hotels have varied discounts. Special offers are often available through AAA, AARP, tripadvisor.com, hotels.com, priceline.com, expedia.com, booking.com, etc.
RECORDINGS: The presentations will not be recorded.
Spiritually enriching books, and religious articles will be available for purchase both days.
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700 W Convention Way
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