ABOUT US
THE MISSION
The Archdiocese of Miami established Catholic Charismatic Services (CCS) in 1980 with the blessing and encouragement of Archbishop McCarthy and Bishop Roman.
The mission of CCS is to lead people into a life-changing encounter with the Lord through Life in the Spirit Seminars in every parish, so that together we may boldly proclaim: “Jesus is Lord.”
We are also committed to establishing and supporting prayer groups throughout the Archdiocese, helping every Catholic to activate the gifts of the Holy Spirit, to experience healing where there is brokenness, and to grow in the fullness of life in Christ.
LEADERSHIP
JUAN & NATALIE BAUTA
Juan and Natalie Bauta, married 33 years with six children and four grandchildren, serve as directors of Catholic Charismatic Services for the Archdiocese of Miami. They previously led Life in the Spirit at St. Louis Catholic Church for 14 years and continue to lead the annual 5 Nights of Fire revival. Juan is a board-certified trial lawyer active in many parish ministries and a board member of Flourish Ministries. Natalie, who holds two master’s degrees and homeschooled their children, leads praise and worship for multiple ministries and serves in various parish roles, including sacristan, Eucharistic minister, and small-group leader.
VALLI LEONE
Valli Leone, a longtime Miami resident and active Catholic lay minister, has dedicated her life to evangelization and parish service. A grandmother of six and author of Supernatural Joy, she serves in multiple ministries—including Magnificat, Catholic Charismatic Services, St. Vincent de Paul, and jail ministry—and represents her parish in the Eucharistic Revival. After a transformative Baptism in the Holy Spirit, she has spent years spreading joy and faith through missions, teaching, and evangelization.
FLOREDENIS BROWN
Mrs. Floredenis Brown is an educator and ministry leader with nearly 30 years of experience and currently serves as principal of Holy Rosary–St. Richard Catholic School. Dedicated to supporting students with disabilities, she is active in ministries such as Emmaus, Magnificat, and Life in the Spirit, and serves on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal board. A Eucharistic Minister and frequent speaker, she has been married for 19 years and is the mother of two boys in Catholic education.
SANDI
LEBEL
Sandi LeBel is a graduate of St. Brendan High School and University of Miami. She built a successful career at a Fortune 500 company—until a life-changing vision in 2000 led her to Medjugorje and radically rerouted her entire life. Shortly after this powerful encounter with Jesus and the Blessed Mother, she attended a Life in the Spirit seminar that equipped her further in becoming a joyful missionary disciple deeply in love with Christ and His Church.
Sandi’s fervent desire that others encounter this transformative love of God led her to serve as youth ministry leader, Why Catholic? parish coordinator, Friends of God prayer group leader, Unbound team member, and keynote speaker at national conferences as well as local retreats. She worked for the Archdiocese of Miami as the Respect Life Education Coordinator where she spoke to thousands of teens about faith and life issues. Sandi has served on the National Service Committee Council and is a current member of the Board of Directors for the ADOM CCS office. She holds a certification from the Theology of the Body Institute.
She and her husband Rick will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in 2026. They live in Pembroke Pines, FL with their young adult son and special needs brother-in-law.
CARLINE FAUBLAS
Carline Faublas is a devoted Catholic leader and community advocate passionate about evangelization and spiritual renewal. Her ministry is centered on drawing individuals into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, teaching, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
She has served in ministries including St. Vincent de Paul, Shalom Ministry, and Magnificat of Broward County, and has taken on leadership roles as a Eucharistic Minister, Emmaus facilitator, and intercessor with Glory House of Miami.
Deeply rooted in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Carline has led Life in the Spirit seminars and contributed to healing services such as Rosa Mystica, helping foster environments of prayer, healing, and restoration.
Her mission is to cultivate authentic encounters with the Holy Spirit and empower others to grow in faith, live with purpose, and embrace a renewed love for Christ and His Church.
Catholic Charismatic Services is a lay movement of the Charismatic Renewal (English) of the Archdiocese of Miami.