Caroline Gambale-Dirkes is a dynamic and passionate speaker. Her motto is “you need to do the ridiculous to see the miraculous!” Sharing incredible stories she keeps her audience engaged and wanting more. Active in ministry and evangelization for almost 30 years, she has served in various roles including Eastern Regional Director for Life Teen, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry for the Archdiocese of Newark, Director of Evangelization at St. Joseph Church in Hillsborough, NJ, and Board Member of the National Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

Caroline is the co-founder 2Tim4 Ministries that seeks to preach the gospel to all ages through parish missions and retreats. She continues to serve the National Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal as a Council Member. She is currently the Director of Evangelization at St Thomas Church in Ann Arbor.

Caroline is a 1993 graduate of the Franciscan University of Steubenville with a bachelor’s degree in Theology and Psychology. Caroline has spoken internationally at numerous diocesan rallies, retreats and conferences including the National Charismatic Leadership Conference, Steubenville Youth Conference, National Catholic Youth Conference, Life Teen Adult Training Conference, and the Steubenville Priests, Deacons and Seminarians Conference. In 2013, she received the National Evangelization Team Distinguished Alumni Award for her ongoing commitment to evangelization.

Caroline’s greatest achievement by far is raising her 5 beautiful children; Catherine, Danny, Therese, Gianna, and Elisabeth.

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This Meal is being recorded.  The recordings may be duplicated and sold by The Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth, Stark County, Ohio, Chapter of Magnificat at Magnificat Chapter meals and official Chapter events, all as part of Magnificat’s nonprofit ministry and related activities.

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Tickets & Reservations

Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure your reservation.  No tickets will be sold at the door.

Online Reservations – $26 (includes convenience fee)
To register online or for more information about our upcoming meal and chapter activities, please visit our Chapter Website.

*Online reservations close November 15, 2026

 

Mail-In Reservations – $25 (your check will serve as your receipt)
Please complete the Registration Form and include the names and phone numbers of other ticket holders in your group.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Invitation 09-12-2026

Mail the Registration Form and a check for $25 per person to “Magnificat of Stark County” to:
Sally Kohring
4205 Cleveland Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44707

*Mail in reservations MUST be postmarked by November 7, 2026

 

*Absolutely no add-ons after November 15, 2026

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Upcoming Events for Our Chapter – 2027

FUTURE MEALS:

March 13, 2027

May 22, 2027

September 18, 2027

November 13, 2027

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Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 24th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.

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Our Prayer Groups

Is God calling you to be in a Prayer Group? Jesus said “Wherever two or three are gathered in My Name, there I am in their midst.” Our prayer groups are open to all.

Personal Prayer Ministry
Prays with individuals following the Magnificat Breakfast.
Contact Betty Carty.

Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Contact Sandra Suvak or Irene Wood.

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Service Team Members

Darlene Weber, Coordinator
TBD, Asst. Coordinator
Alexandra DeBarr, Secretary
Beth George, Treasurer
Natalie Murphy, Historian
Spiritual Advisor: Deacon Chris Germak

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To be added to our Mailing list, send an email to  Magnificat.Stark@gmail.com or call Darlene Weber at 330-354-8281

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History of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter of Magnificat

[For the Diocese of Youngstown in Ohio] Est. 2001

Stark County Magnificat Chapter was established December 8, 2000 on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.  It was licensed officially a chapter by the State of Ohio on August 31, 2001.  The first breakfast was held on December 1, 2001 at the Shady Hollow Country Club.  Ruthanne Plas was the Foundress of this chapter.

Our Chapter began to hold its breakfasts at Walsh University in North Canton in 2005.  The Spiritual name “Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth” was added in 2008.

Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter held its last breakfast on December 16, 2012.  It remained a chapter but was inactive for 2 years.  After a lot of prayers and discernment about reactivating the chapter, it was reformed in 2014 under the leadership of Shirley DeOrio.

 

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Last Updated on October 6, 2026.