Catholic Faith Defenders - Office of the National President 2019-2028

25/08/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: 49th CFD NATIONAL CONVENTION (NATCON26) 📢

Calling all Catholic Faith Defenders, clergy, religious, and lay faithful across the nation! Join us as we gather for the 49th CFD National Convention (NATCON26) to equip ourselves with the truth and defend the Faith in the digital era.

EVENT DETAILS

Event: 49th CFD National Convention (NATCON26)

Theme: "Doing Apologetics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"

Dates: October 24–25, 2026 (Saturday – Sunday)

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

HOW TO REGISTER

Online Form: https://forms.gle/o4ocLtPC8bZ32dwL8

QR Code: Simply scan the QR code attached to this post to access the registration form directly!

"Be always 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

In a fast-evolving digital landscape filled with secularism, AI, and information challenges, let us stand united on the Barque of Peter to navigate modern waters and uphold the truth of Holy Mother Church.

Register early, spread the word, and invite your fellow defenders! See you in Cebu City!

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23/08/2026

Today's liturgy moves from 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀? to 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱?

Peter's confession identifies Christ, while the promise of the keys reveals the Church Christ intends to build.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵.

22/08/2026

Happy Birthday to this humble and simple priest and debater, Rev. Fr. Darwin T. Gitgano!

22/08/2026

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

For years, the Catholic Faith Defenders (CFD) has been known for courageously proclaiming, explaining, and defending the Catholic Faith. Today, we take another significant step forward.

We are proud to announce the ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CFD NATIONAL DEBATING TEAM

Debate and public speaking have always been among the twin charisms of the CFD organization. From the public defense of Catholic doctrine to the courageous proclamation of truth before different audiences, CFD has carried the mission of forming defenders who can speak with knowledge, conviction, clarity, courage, and charity.

The long wait is over.

A new generation of CFD apologists and debaters is now being called to rise—not merely to win arguments, but to defend Christ and His Church, refute error through truth, and give a reason for the hope that is within us.

The CFD National Debating Team seeks to form debaters according to the CFD Debater Seven Standards:

1. Biblically Grounded
2. Doctrinally Sound
3. Intellectually Prepared
4. Courageous in Truth
5. Charitable in Witness
6. Humble in Heart
7. Mission-Oriented in Service

All interested bonafide CFD members are encouraged to attend the CFD National Convention
on October 24–25, 2026

Interested members may also accomplish the screening and sign-up form:

https://forms.gle/cYmFWE7dKMsSp7zY6

“For he powerfully refuted them in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.”
— Acts 18:28

“Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”
— 1 Peter 3:15

The platform is being prepared. The microphones are waiting. The next generation of Catholic defenders is being called.

BRO. WENDELL P. TALIBONG
CFD National External Vice-President
Head, Apostolic Affairs Committee
National Debating Team Screening Committee

20/08/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲!!!

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 to 𝗕𝗿𝗼. 𝗝𝗩 𝗔𝗰𝗺𝗮, CFD National Board of Governor and CFD Bacolod Diocesan Treasurer, from your Catholic Faith Defenders - Diocese of Bacolod family!

𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒐. 𝑱𝑽:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of life and for bringing our dear celebrant, Bro. JV Acma, to this joyful new year. We ask for Your divine protection, abundant health, and daily guidance to surround him. May Your peace fill his heart, and may this coming year overflow with love, purpose, and answered prayers. Amen.

19/08/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REV. FR. ABE P. ARGANIOSA!

On this blessed occasion, the Catholic Faith Defenders (CFD) joyfully greets our National Theological Adviser, Rev. Fr. Abe P. Arganiosa!

We thank Almighty God for the gift of your sharp theological mind, priestly wisdom, and love for the Catholic Faith. Your dedication to imparting the rudiments of Catholic apologetics has equipped many defenders of the Faith to know, love, and confidently proclaim the truth of Christ and His Church.

We are especially grateful for your leadership and efforts in organizing and strengthening CFD Luzon, helping build chapters committed to the mission of defending the Faith with reason, charity, and fidelity to the Church.

“Always be ready to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.”
— 1 Peter 3:15

May the Lord continue to bless your priesthood with wisdom, strength, good health, joy, and abundant grace. May Our Lady keep you under her maternal protection as you continue forming minds and strengthening hearts for Christ and His Church.

Ad multos annos, Fr. Abe!
Thank you for teaching us not only what to defend, but why the Faith is worth defending.

PRO DEO ET ECCLESIA!

19/08/2026

Catholic Faith Defenders – ASPIHM Minglanilla Parochial Chapter would like to greet our National Spiritual Director, Fr. Fran D. Villegas, Ph.L., M.A., a blessed and joyful 11th Sacerdotal Anniversary!

Thank you for your faithful priestly service, spiritual guidance, and unwavering dedication to Christ and His Church. May the Lord continue to bless, strengthen, and guide you in your priestly ministry.

Ad multos annos, Father Fran! 🙏💙
Pro Deo et Ecclesia!

18/08/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOG Jv Tembrevilla Acma ! 🎂

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
-Numbers 6:24-26

18/08/2026

Congrats Rev. Ricmar Narciso!

With great joy and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Catholic Faith Defenders (CFD) family joins the Diocese of Dumaguete in celebrating the Ordination to the Diaconate of our beloved brother and CFD-NSC alumnus, REV. RICMAR NARCISO!

Congratulations, Rev!

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the Clergy, wrap you in her loving mantle and protect you in your sacred ministry.

17/08/2026

The 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟰𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 with a heart of gratitude as we look back to a fellowship of nearly five decades in resolute commitment and perseverance to apologetics, evangelisation, and defense of the Holy Mother Church.
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‎The mission to know, to defend, and to live out our faith is clear from the founders to the current generation as we stand steadfast in our motto: Pro Deo et Ecclesia (For God and the Church).
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‎To 50 and beyond with zeal in unwavering faith, knowledge, unity, and love pro Deo et Ecclesia.
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