The CFC Situation

A Chronology of Events

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2005

 

 

 

 

2005, Jan-Dec

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CFC Highlights of Significant Firsts in 2005.

LINK

2007.09.28

2005, Apr 25

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Couples For Christ receives Vatican recognition.

READ

2007.09.28

2006

 

 

 

 

2006, Mar 3

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CFC Council publishes its first GK Paper (GK-1)
"CFC and GK"

READ

LINK

2007.09.28

2006, Aug 31



Gawad Kalinga & Tony Meloto receives Ramon Magsaysay Awards

1.  RMAF Citation for Tony Meloto. TM’s Response

2.  RMAF Citation for Gawad Kalinga.  FP’s Response

 

LINK

LINK

2007.09.28

2006, Nov 9

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CFC Council publishes its GK-2 Paper
"CFC and GK Working thru Contradictions"

READ

LINK

2007.09.28

2007

 

 

 

 

2007, Jan 28

Philippine Daily Inquirer’s article about GK and Tony Meloto.
“After EDSA I, Gawad Kalinga Filipino’s next gift to the world”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Feb 2

Gawad Kalinga now a ‘global brand’
DEMAND and SUPPLY By Boo Chanco

LINK

 

2007, Feb 6

Philippine Daily Inquirer publishes news article: "Meloto not founder of Gawad Kalinga" based on Sandra Sotto's email.

READ

LINK

2007.09.28

2007, Feb 9

Boo Chanco emails Tony Meloto re Lorenzo Cruz’ reaction to his news article.

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Feb 10

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TM's response to Boo Chanco’s email

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Feb 11 (?)

Social Enterpreneurs. DEMAND and SUPPLY By Boo Chanco
(Boo Chanco’s reply to Lorenzo Cruz)

READ
LINK

2007.09.28

2007, Feb 13

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Tony Meloto (TM), Frank Padilla (FP)  & Lachie Agana (LA) resigns from CFC Int'l Council during their 7-man council meeting.

1.  Ernie Maipid and wife Gigi recalls what happened and relates their story during the July 22 Consultation Meeting with Provincial Area Heads.

2.  Tony Meloto recalls his day of resignation during a talk on Sep 17 CFC Leaders Gathering in Los Angeles



 

WATCH (7:04 m)

 

LISTEN (1:36 m)

 

 

 

 

 

2007.10.01

 

 

2007.11.01

2007, Feb 20 AM

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Joe Tale (JT) and FP's email exchanges. JT pleads to other brothers not to continue to resign. FP responds.

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Feb 20 PM

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FP, TM & LA announces their resignation from CFC Council  during the Mission Core Group (MCG) teaching night at Xavier School, San Juan, MM

1.     Frank’s Talk

2.     Tony’s Talk

3.     Lachie’s Talk

4.     Joe Tale’s Talk

5.     Council Statement

 

 

READ.1

READ.2

READ.3

READ.4

READ.5

2007.09.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007.10.28

2007, Feb 22

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1.     CFC Council of 4 Memorandum announcing the resignations of FP, TM & LA from CFC Int'l Council. Joe Tale is new CFC Director

2.     Council Memo re New Assignments

3.     GK Memo announcing resignations and new assignments.

READ.1

 

READ.2

READ.3

2007.09.28

 

 

2007.10.28

2007.10.28

2007, Apr 8

 

EASTER SUNDAY

 

 

2007, Apr 8

GK-3 Paper: FP's letter to the CFC Int'l Council (CFC-IC), Board of Elders (BOE) & GK Board - "CFC and GK-3"

READ

2007.09.28

2007, May 8

The Draft CFC-GK Position. Email from Bp. Villegas to M. Descallar (cc FP) to Gary Faustino… but sent “accidentally” to Gerry Bacarro

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 1

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TM’s letter to Bp. Gabby Reyes after their meeting

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 6

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CFC-IC Statement re forthcoming election of leaders - IC and BOE

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 7


 

CBCP (3 Bishops) writes letter to BOE strongly recommending postponement of elections and asking the 7-council members to discuss differences & problems

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 7

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CFC-IC Response Letter to the 3- Bishops and submitting its decision to proceed with the election of the new 7-man council on June 22.

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 7

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BOE Special Meeting. Supported CFC-IC and (11 out of 15) agreed to hold elections on June 22.

mentioned in
BOE  letter
2007-Jun-11

 

2007, Jun 7

Easter Group (FP et al) meets to discuss action plans for the coming Elders Assembly elections. “Minutes of Easter/Playboy Bunnies”.

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 8

Cardinal Rosales’ clarification letter to 3 Bishops

READ

2007.10.09

2007, Jun 10

FP's “Open Letter to the CFC Global Family” – “Our Beloved Community is in Deep Crisis and Internal Conflict”

READ 

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 11

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CFC-IC Letter to 3-Bishops explaining decision to hold elections

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 11

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BOE Moderator Lito Tayag’s letter responding to FP's letter and supporting CFC-IC's decision

READ 

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 12

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CFC-IC’s Response Letter to FP and its appeal to submit to IC & BOE's discernment on the matter of elections.

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 12

Bishop Gabby Reyes’ letter to 4 members of CFC Council

READ

2007.10.15

2007, Jun 13-16

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CFC-IC meets with FP and his group for 4-days of straight meetings.

 

Draft Memorandum of Agreement

mentioned in
IC+FP's joint letter
2007-Jun-16

READ

 

 

 

 

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 16

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CFC-IC & FP's Group - Joint Letter to CFC community. Agreed to bring their proposal to the Bishops and the CFC Elders Assembly (CFC-EA)

READ 

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 17

FP’s open letter to CFC. “Hoping In The Lord”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 20

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CFC Elders Assembly, Recollection Night
Lay Formation Center.
Guest Speaker: Fr. Mario Sobrejuanite

 

WATCH.1 (59:52 m)

LISTEN.2 (21:26 m)

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 21

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Bishop Gabby Reyes (CFC Spiritual Director) meets with CFC-EA explains the recommendation for a win-win solution.

 

mentioned in
CFC letter 2007-Jul-02
& Bp Reyes' letter
2007-Jul-12

 

2007, Jun 22

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ELECTION OF CFC ELDERS
Elders Assembly elects new leaders for IC & BOE
1.   Referendum Results
2.   Council Head Election Results
3.   Board of Elders Election Tally Sheet

 WATCH (70:18 m)

 

READ

READ

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 23

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CFC-IC letter to Community officially announcing newly elected members of IC

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 23

 

FAP re-organizes US National Council Members. 
E. Andrews in, S Aguiling out.

 mentioned in
Dong B's letter

2007-07-30

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 24

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CFC Anniversary Celebration at Luneta

 

2007.09.28

2007, Jun 29

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New CFC-IC visits Bp. Gabby Reyes.

 mentioned in
CFC-IC letter
2007-07-02

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 2

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CFC-IC letter to All CFC. Calls for unity.

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 12

Bishop Gabby Reyes' clarification letter in response to July 2 CFC-IC letter

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 13

Restoration Prayer Assembly

  1. Frank Padilla’s Talk – Part 1
  2. Frank Padilla’s Talk – Part 2 and Open Forum

 

LISTEN.1 (42:32 m)

LISTEN.2 (55:47 m)

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 18

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FP is replaced. Ricky Cuenca appointed by CFC-IC as new CFC-USA Coordinator

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 19

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BOE’s “Letter to All CFC Members”. Calls for unity

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 19

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CFC-IC Letter to All CFC.
“Defending CFC Life and Mission and Moving Forward”

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 19

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CFC Council clarifies name-calling FP's group as "Easter/Playboy Bunnies"

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 20

FP's Open Letter to CFC. "My Lamentations, My Joy"

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 20

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Jun Uriarte (BOE) Letter. Letters of Aquila & Priscilla
"By the fruits you will know them". Pleads to FP & TM to reconcile.

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 20

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A parallel CFC website –
“www.fulfullingthemandate.org” is launched

 READ

LINK

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 21

Nonong Contreras’ (of Easter Group) response to CFC-IC July 19 letter. “Rejoinder to the latest Council Statement”

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 22

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Consultation Meeting with Provincial Area Heads.
Newly Elected Council Members meets with Provincial Area Heads.
Moderator: Roquel Ponte

1. Tony Espino, Noli Arzadon, Manny Canlas, Chem Aldechoa

2. Raffy Blasco, Rene Rieta, Ernie & Gigi Maipid

3. Lito Tayag

4. Dodong Banaynal

5. Joe Yamamoto, Melo Villaroman Jr.

6. T. Alquiros, Nina Ponte, Cering Dator, Joey Arguelles
7. Jojo Buncayo, Joe Tale

 

 

 

WATCH.1 (20:18 m)

WATCH.2 (21:48 m)

WATCH.3 (3:28 m)

WATCH.4 (7:53 m)

WATCH.5 (11:36 m)

WATCH.6 (29:33 m)

WATCH.7 (27:33 m)

 

 

 

 

2007.10.10

 

2007.10.01

 

2007.10.02

 

2007.10.10

 

2007.10.10

 

2007.10.15

 

2007.10.15

2007, Jul 23

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Joe Duran, CFC-USA Natl Director, emails re US Nat'l Council conflict

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 25

 

FP emails the IC and proposes to split CFC

mentioned in
CFC-IC letter

2007-Aug-01

 

 

2007, Jul 26

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Ricky Cuenca's Letter to CFC-USA. Appeals for unity and to move on.

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 28

Easter Group letter. Truth Series 4.10 – “Why the present council does not have the mandate to govern”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 30

FP's “Open Letter to CFC Global Family”. “The Way Forward 1” Declares split between "true CFC" and "legal CFC". To choose the true CFC.

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 30

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CFC-IC Statement. "United and Strong in Christ"

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 30

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CFC-USA MCG Yahoo Group email List shuts down

 

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 30

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“Voice from the Field-6”.  Dong B’s response to “Truth Series 4.10 – Why the present council does not have the mandate to govern”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Jul 31

Archbishop Ramon Arguelles of Lipa City issues Memorandum re CFC recognizing “only the one and original CFC”

READ

2007.10.09

2007, Aug 1

FP’s open letter to CFC. “The Way Forward 2”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 1


CFC-FFL recognized by Bishop Gabby Reyes in Diocese of Antipolo

 

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 1

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CFC-IC Statement re “inevitable split”

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 2



CFC-FFL files incorporation papers at the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC)

 mentioned in
CFC-IC Statement

2007-Aug-03

2007.09.28

 

2007, Aug 3

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CFC-IC Statement. Announces that FP has separated from CFC and has formed CFC-FFL

 READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 4

FFL (or Easter Group) responds to CFC-IC’s latest letter

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 5

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CFC-MCG Assembly, Ateneo Grade School Gym.
Tony Meloto breaks his silence.


LISTEN (73:44 m)

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 6

Bishop Gabby Reyes clarifies points from latest IC letter – “Letter to Members of CFC”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 10

 
 

Restoration Movement Assembly

  1. Archbishop Lagdameo’s Homily
  2. Archbishop Lagdameo’s Talk after Mass

 

  1. Frank Padilla’s Talk

 

 

LISTEN.1 (13:52 m)

LISTEN.2 (33:39 m)

READ

LISTEN.3 (35:12 m)

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 10

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CFC-IC’s “Open Letter to All CFC Members”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 10

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Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ] re CFC Situation

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug ??

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CFC Mindanao Area Leaders’ Assembly
Guest Speaker: Bishop Honesto Pacana of Malaybalay, Bukidnon

WATCH (31:14 m)

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 14

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CFC-IC and former IC members convene to discuss CFC issues

 

mentioned in
Joint Statement

2007-Aug-15

 

2007, Aug 15

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Joint Statement of former IC and new IC members

 

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 16

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Ricky Cuenca appoints new CFC-USA Council members

 

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 16

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Blog (forum) – “In Defense of the Real CFC” starts up – “www.defendingcfc.blogspot.com”

LINK

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 17

FFL’s clarification re the Joint Statement.
“A Community at Peace”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 17

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Nani Almanza’s letter re “Status Quo” in CFC-USA National Council

 

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 17

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CFC United website “www.cfcunited.com” is launched.

LINK

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 19

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Joe Duran’s clarification re CFC-USA Council Meeting

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 19

Restoration Prayer Assembly in San Pedro, Laguna

LISTEN (61:52 m)

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 24-25

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Pastoral Congress Launching at San Carlos Seminary,
participated by over 200 MM,  provincial and regional leaders.

 

 

2007, Aug 25

Easter Group launches its website – “www.cfceastergroup.org”

LINK

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 27

Gawad Kalinga pioneer sidesteps rift in ‘Couples for Christ’
By Jeannette Andrade

READ
LINK

2007.10.05

2007, Aug 28

CFC Opts to Split. CBCP News
by Melo Acuña

READ

LINK

 

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 28

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CFC Council Statement re Dialogue with the Bishops

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 28

Gary Faustino’s thoughts on forgiveness.
“Unity? Maybe not at this time”

READ

2007.10.09

2007, Aug 30

CFC United. “One United CFC – The Only Acceptable Option”

READ

2007.10.10

2007, Aug 31

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CFC Council Statement. “A Message of Hope”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Aug 31

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CFC Family Ministries Statement. “Forward in Hope”

READ

2007.10.10

2007, Sep 1

FP’s open letter to CFC. “The Way Forward 3”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 1

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CFC-USA agrees to “peacefully separate”. Handwritten document signed by J.Duran, J.Villamayor, E.Andrews & R.Coronel

READ

2007.10.03

2007, Sep 6

Bishop Reyes sheds light on CFC split. CBCP News
by Melo Acuña

READ

LINK

 

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 6

Bp. Gabby Reyes’ clarification re CFC Council Statement

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 7

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CFC Pastoral Congress Invitation & Proposed Schedule

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 8

CFC-FFL’s clarification on Bp. G Reyes’ letter

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 9

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One Philippines for God: A Prayer Rally for Nation Building “Celebrating our Catholic Heritage”

  1. Bo Sanchez speaks at the GK gathering

 

READ

 

LINK

2007.09.28

 

 

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 10

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CFC-IC memo to the CFC Global Family. “Looking Ahead”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 12

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CFC Gathering: “An Evening with Joe Tale and Frank Padilla”

Los Angeles, California

Moderator: Fr. Francis Mendoza

  1. Frank and Joe gives opening talks – Part 1
  2. Question & Answer Session – Part 2
  3. Q&A session – Part 3
  4. Q&A session – Part 4

 

 

 

 

WATCH.1 (27:05 m)

WATCH.2 (27:05 m)

WATCH.3 (27:05 m)

WATCH.4 (27:06 m)

 

 

 

 

 

2007.09.28

 

 

 

2007.10.11

2007, Sep 13

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CFC Gathering. Christ the King Church, Hillside, New Jersey

  1. Fr. Paul Lehman’s talk (CFC Spiritual Director)
  2. Joe Tale’s talk

 

 

WATCH.1 (31:32 m)

WATCH.2 (48:12 m)

 

 

2007.10.03

 

2007.10.15

2007, Sep 14

CFC-FFL Prayer Assembly, Christ the King, Quezon City

Guest Speaker: Fr. Francis Gustilo, SDB

 

LISTEN (78:44 m)

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 17

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CFC Leaders Gathering. “An Evening with Tony Meloto”
Los Angeles, California
     1.  Tony Meloto’s talk – CFC Journey

     2.  Tony Meloto’s talk – GK Journey
     3.  Tony Meloto’s talk *

     4.  Q&A Portion



LISTEN.1 (30:05 m)

LISTEN.2 (29:56 m)

LISTEN.3 (34:28 m)

LISTEN.4 (7:16 m)

2007.11.01

2007, Sep 18

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CFC-FFL Gathering. New Jersey
FP’s Teaching on “Hope”

  1. Intro
  2. Frank Padilla’s talk

 

 

 

WATCH.1 (3:02 m)

WATCH.2 (63:13 m)

 

 

 

2007-.10.15

 

2007.10.15

2007, Sep 20

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Question about Pro-Life Principles.
(Sep 12) A CFC member emails his query to  Priest for Life
(Sep 20) Fr. John Fagundes replies

READ

2007.10.15

2007, Sep 22-23

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CFC International Pastoral Congress

 

 

2007, Sep 27

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CFC Council Letter. “Springtime in CFC”

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Sep 27

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(Sep 18) ‘Fortes in Fide” posts 21 questions for FP at “defendingcfc.blogspot.com”

(Sep 20) FP’s answers posted at “restorecfc.multiply.com”

(Sep 27) Fortes_in_Fide replies to FP at “defendingcfc.blogspot.com”

LINK

LINK

READ

2007.09.28

2007, Oct 1

FP’s open letter to CFC. “The Way Forward 4”

LINK

2007.10.03

2007, Oct 4


Archbishop Leonardo Legaspi of Naga City issues Circular Re Archdiocesan Policy on the Current CFC Internal Problem

READ

2007.10.24

2007, Oct 4

CFC-FFL Statement. “The Truth on Contraceptives”

READ

2007.10.11

2007, Oct 5

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CFC Council Statement. “Our Commitment to Pro-Life”

READ

2007.10.05

2007, Oct 12


Bishop Precioso Cantillas’ letter to chaplains & workers of the Filipino communities in Europe

READ

2007.10.15

2007, Oct 12

Status of CFC-FFL’s registration at SEC remains pending

READ

2007.10.17

2007, Oct 17



SEC’s List of Reserved & Registered Company Names with term ‘Couples for Christ’

READ

2007.10.17

2007, Nov 1

FP’s open letter to CFC. “The Way Forward 5”

READ / LINK

2007.11.20

2007, Nov 19

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CFC Council Statement. “One CFC Community… One Global CFC”

READ

2007.11.20

2008

 

 

 

 
2008, Feb 6
Archbishop Angel Lagdameo of Jaro issues Circular as Pastoral directive for all CFC members in the Archdiocese
2009.05.18
2008, May 1
Couples For Christ Leaders Hope To Move On After Split,
Union of Catholic Asian News
2009.05.18
         
         

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