Catholic Faith Defenders - Diocese of Dumaguete

06/09/2026

01/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRO MARK JUN BARQUIO! 🎂

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

23/08/2026

📢Calling all Debaters of the Diocese of Dumaguete! ✨

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

23/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Rev. Fr. Darwin Gitgano! 🎂✨

May God continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, and grace as you courageously defend the Faith, proclaim the Truth, and serve God’s people. 🙏💙💛

20/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Fr. Abe Arganiosa ! 💙🙏

May God continue to bless you abundantly with good health, wisdom, strength, and joy as you faithfully serve the Church and guide the Catholic Faith Defenders as our National Theological Adviser. Thank you for your unwavering dedication, theological wisdom, and steadfast commitment to defending the Catholic faith and proclaiming the truth of Christ. May the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints continue to intercede for you, and may the Lord bless your priestly ministry with many more fruitful and grace-filled years.

Ad multos annos, Fr. Abe! 💙

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

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.

12/08/2026

For those who see faith not only as something lived, but as something that shaped our history.

In the early societies of Siquijor, the cura párrocos played a crucial role in organizing communities and building the century-old churches that still stand across the island today. They also became instrumental in the protection of native communities from Moro raids, capture, and annihilation.

This book looks back at that forgotten past—where faith, people, and history meet.

By: Joven M. Jalbuna (CFD Board of Governor)

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09/06/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BROTHER FELIMO YBANEZ! 🎂

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