Catholic Faith Defenders - Diocese of Naval

27/07/2026

📣 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

49th CFD National Convention (CFD NatCon26)

“Doing Apologetics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”

The Catholic Faith Defenders (CFD) warmly invites all Catholic apologists, catechists, lay leaders, youth ministers, clergy, religious, and faithful Catholics from across the country to participate in the 49th CFD National Convention (CFD NatCon26).

📍 Venue: Pope John XXIII Seminary
Pope John Paul II Avenue, Luz, Cebu City, Philippines

📅 Date: 24–25 October 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)

🎯 Theme

“Doing Apologetics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms communication, education, and access to information, Catholics are called to proclaim and defend the truth of the Gospel with greater wisdom, charity, and fidelity to the Magisterium. Join us as distinguished speakers and fellow defenders of the faith explore how apologetics can effectively respond to today’s challenges posed by AI, secularism, misinformation, and the digital culture.

💰 Registration Fee

₱1,500.00 per participant

The registration fee includes:
✅ Convention Kit
✅ Lunch (2 Days)
✅ AM & PM Snacks (2 Days)
✅ Certificate of Participation
✅ Access to all Plenary Sessions and Activities

Registration details, payment procedures, speakers, and program schedule will be announced soon.

“Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
— 1 Peter 3:15

For more information, please contact BRO. RAMON GITAMONDOC at his phone number 0917-546-2031.

For your guidance and wide dissemination. ONECFD, Pro Deo et Ecclesia.

See you in Cebu for CFD NatCon26!

27/06/2026

DEFEND THE FAITH WITH TRUTH, LOVE, AND REASON

“Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence.”
— 1 Peter 3:15

Catholic apologetics is not about winning arguments—it is about winning souls for Christ.

In a world filled with confusion, misinformation, and attacks against the Catholic Faith, faithful Catholics are called to know what they believe, why they believe it, and to proclaim the truth with both conviction and charity.

Authentic debate and respectful discussion:

-Defend the truths entrusted to the Church.
-Deepen our understanding of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
-Foster unity by seeking truth, not personal victory.
-Witness to Christ through humility, reason, and genuine Christian charity.

The Church has never feared honest questions.

Truth shines brighter when examined with faith and reason. Every sincere conversation is an opportunity to evangelize, clarify misconceptions, and invite others into the fullness of the Catholic Faith.

As St. Jerome reminds us:

“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”

Let us study diligently, speak respectfully, and defend the Faith courageously—for the greater glory of God and the salvation of souls.

Pro Deo et Ecclesia!

09/06/2026

🎉🙏 Happy Presbyteral Ordination Anniversary, Rev. Fr. Darwin A. Gitgano, DCT! 🙏🎉

Today, we join the Church in thanking God for the gift of your priesthood and for the years of faithful service you have generously offered to Christ and His people.

As Spiritual Director of the Catholic Faith Defenders – Diocese of Tagbilaran, your dedication to evangelization, sound doctrine, and pastoral care has inspired many to deepen their love for the Catholic faith. Through your ministry, countless souls have been strengthened, guided, and drawn closer to the Eucharistic Lord.

“The priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus.” — St. John Vianney

May the Lord continue to bless you with wisdom, holiness, strength, and zeal as you carry out your sacred mission. May Our Lady, Mother of Priests, keep you under her mantle, and may your ministry continue to bear abundant fruits for the glory of God and the salvation of souls.

Ad Multos Annos, Father Darwin!
May Christ the Eternal High Priest sustain you always.

With prayers and gratitude,

CFD National Board of Governors
Pro Deo et Ecclesia ✠

22/05/2026

🔥 9TH DAY NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT 🔥

“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.”

Today, as we complete the 9th Day of our Novena to the Holy Spirit, we unite in prayer with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Apostles in the Upper Room, awaiting the outpouring of God’s grace at Pentecost.

May the Holy Spirit renew our hearts, strengthen our faith, enlighten our minds, and guide us in truth and holiness. In a world filled with confusion and darkness, may we become courageous witnesses of Christ and defenders of the Faith.

🕊️ Prayer Intentions:
• For a renewed love for God and His Church
• For wisdom, courage, and perseverance in our vocation
• For unity and revival among Catholic faithful
• For peace in our families and communities

📖 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses…” — Acts 1:8

Come, Holy Spirit!
Veni Sancte Spiritus!

21/05/2026

God the Sanctifier is about to come and shall renew the Face of the Earth. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete!

19/05/2026

Magnifica Humanitas!

17/05/2026

The Divine Founder of the Catholic Church has ascended into Heaven and seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty!

27/04/2026

13/04/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐌 𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐅𝐃, 𝐆𝐈-𝐔𝐊𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐀!

Opisyal nga gipahibalo sa Catholic Faith Defenders (CFD) ang pagkansela sa gikatakdang National Convention (NATCON 2026) nga mahitabo unta karong Mayo 23–24, 2026 sa Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

Sumala sa pamunuan, ang maong desisyon gihimo human sa maampingong paghisgot ug pagtimbang-timbang sa kasamtangang kahimtang sa nasud.

Dili kini sayon nga desisyon, ilabi na nga daghang naghinam-hinam sa maong tinuig nga kalihokan.

Bisan pa niini, nagpabilin nga lig-on ang CFD sa misyon nga tinukmod sa grasya sa Dios.

Gipasabot usab nga adunay umaabot nga mga pahibalo kabahin sa bag-ong plano ug mga aktibidad.

🙏 Nagpasalamat ang CFD sa padayon nga suporta, pagsabot, ug mga pag-ampo sa tanan.

📢 Palihog ipalapnag.
✝️ Pro Deo et Ecclesia.