Our Story
Founded on Love as a Living and Vibrant PresenceThe Founding of CLm
An Interfaith Healing Ministry
Celebrating Life Ministries (CLM) was co-founded in 1993 by Padre Ron Roth and Padre Paul Funfsinn, both modern-day mystics. For forty years, both Padre Ron, who is now transitioned, and Padre Paul have brought healing to thousands through the powerful grace of the Holy Spirit. People of all faiths and traditions traveled from great distances to attend CLM’s public events, where miraculous healings are often reported. Yet, as Padre Ron always reminded everyone, “God heals. I do not.” To learn more about Padre Ron Roth’s personal journey of faith and service, click here.
the founding of CLM
An Interfaith Healing Ministry
Celebrating Life Ministries (CLM) was co-founded in 1993 by Padre Ron Roth and Padre Paul Funfsinn, both modern-day mystics. For forty years, both Padre Ron, who is now transitioned, and Padre Paul have brought healing to thousands through the powerful grace of the Holy Spirit. People of all faiths and traditions have traveled from great distances to attend CLM’s public events, where miraculous healings are often reported. Yet, as Padre Ron always reminded everyone, “God heals. I do not.” To learn more about Padre Ron Roth’s personal journey of faith and service, click here.
the expansion of our ministry
Transition to the Leadership
of Padre Paul Funfsinn
Before his passing in 2009, Padre Ron appointed Padre Paul Funfsinn as his successor, naming him Bishop. Since that time, Padre Paul has evolved CLM with devotion, expanding the ministry and cultivating a robust international community known as MOFEB (Monks, Ordained, Friars, Emeritus, and Brothers) who have committed themselves to deep spiritual growth and service. In 2015, Padre Paul was honored as CLM’s first Archbishop and now serves as the Spiritual Shepherd, overseeing the vibrant CLM community, which includes the Education Program, Novice Program, Acolyte Program and an international congregation.
OUR COMMON THREAD
A Place to Know & Experience God
CLM is also a hub for other high-level spiritual communities, which are respected and supported at our gatherings. Our sacred events are held with the highest regard for the Divine, creating an atmosphere where participants can have their own transformative experiences. Testimonies of healing and divine encounters are common, as they help individuals anchor their relationship with the Divine and share in the joy of Celebrating Life.
OUR COMMON THREAD
A Place to Know & Experience God
CLM is also a hub for other high-level spiritual communities, which are respected and supported at our gatherings. Our sacred events are held with the highest regard for the Divine, creating an atmosphere where participants can have their own transformative experiences. Testimonies of healing and divine encounters are common, as they help individuals anchor their relationship with the Divine and share in the joy of Celebrating Life.
The Vision Continues
TThe vision of CLM is simple yet profound: God is real, palpable, personal, and eternal. Love, one of God’s many names, is experienced in its fullness at CLM events, not as an expectation or limited definition, but as a living, vibrant reality.
The Vision Continues
The vision of CLM is simple yet profound: God is real, palpable, personal, and eternal. Love, one of God’s many names, is experienced in its fullness at CLM events, not as an expectation or limited definition, but as a living, vibrant reality.
GIVING
Your generosity fuels our mission to make God real again, bringing wholeness through a deep relationship with the Divine.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Do you have a need in your life right now? Our community of monks, ministers, friars, and brothers read your requests and pray for people daily.