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27 Maart 2010 , Originally published 2 Januarie 2002 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() Religious group faces lawsuit labeling it a cult -- Jay Reeves on Caritas of BirminghamOther languages: English, Italiano
![]() By Jay Reeves, Montgomery Advertiser Sterrett -- A multimillion-dollar organization that promotes visions of the Virgin Mary is fighting charges of being a destructive cult as religious pilgrims from across the nation arrive at its Alabama compound seeking spiritual renewal. Five former residents of Caritas of Birmingham have filed suit in state court seeking an unspecified amount of money from the group and its founder, Terry Colafrancesco. The suit claims Colafrancesco lures people into Caritas with promises of spiritual enrichment and then drains them of money. Families are made to live in nasty trailers at the group's compound, and Colafrancesco controls their lives almost totally, the suit claims. 27 Maart 2010 , Originally published Junie, 2003 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() Caritas of Birmingham is not a Roman Catholic organization![]() "Considering the above, it can be concluded that if someone supports Caritas of Birmingham, they are supporting a strange, religious sect and this potentially, which may cause serious damage in an individual's personal and family life. If you are Roman Catholic perhaps you should first seek spiritual direction from the recognized and historic Catholic Church, before becoming involved with Caritas of Birmingham and/or the Community of Caritas." 27 Maart 2010 , Originally published 13 Augustus 2004 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() Pinckney's Laura Flynn and family fled 'cult' in Alabama and found security here -- Ann Arbor News on Caritas of BirminghamOther languages: English, Italiano
![]() By Jason Deegan, Ann Arbor News Staff Reporter The Flynns say they are focused on moving on with their new lives, but they feel obligated to talk about their experiences to warn others. Their terrifying tale started in 1991, when the family sold everything, moving from Jacksonville, Fla., to Birmingham, Ala., to join Caritas, a group the family thought was a religious mission. Caritas, founded in 1988 by Terry Colafrancesco, claims to be a spiritual community dedicated to promoting the apparitions of the Virgin Mary, which six youths say they witnessed in Medjugorje, Bosnia, in 1981. Flynn said the family lived in a trailer inside a compound where roughly 50 people of Roman Catholic faith live. The Flynns stayed with Caritas for nine years, despite living under the control of its leaders. 27 Maart 2010 , Originally published Januarie, 2007 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() Covenant Communities / Caritas of Birmingham?![]() By Covenant Community Blog "I am very familiar with covenant communities, however, have had some inquiries regarding Caritas located in Birmingham, Alabama. This group seems to have some similarities to abusive covenant communities." "What I know is that the group is governed by a former KKK member who believes that his purpose is to have the folks in his group live according to the "teachings" of Mary - related to apparitions in Medjugorje. While most folks whom I know who are involved in Medjugorje prayer groups have a healthy relationship with one another and the Church, Caritas seems over the top." 27 Maart 2010 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() Position of Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and Mother Angelica on Caritas of Birmingham, Alabama![]() Despite its proximity, whenever anyone asked Mother Angelica about Caritas she never encouraged anyone to visit it. As for Caritas of Birmingham, the recent bishops of the Birmingham diocese (Boland and Foley) have done nothing to favor this site, and have forbid the celebration of Mass there (though not confessions). The position of Mother Angelica has always been to discourage people from going there. That is also EWTN's position. 27 Maart 2010 , Originally published 25 November 2000 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() Denis Nolan's letter to "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Caritas of Birmingham, Sterrett, Alabama![]() November 25, 2000 Terry Colafrancesco Dear Terry, It has been brought to my attention that in response to questions coming to Caritas about Fr. Svetozar's recent fax expressing the concerns of the Franciscans of St. James in Medjugorje about your community, people are being told: 1. Sr. Emmanuel has been asked to leave Medjugorje. 27 Maart 2010 , Originally published Oktober, 2001 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() How to Change Your Husband: Owner’s Manual for the Family by “A Friend of Medjugorje” -- i.e. Terry Colafrancesco of Caritas of Birmingham, Alabama - review by Dr. Adrian Reimers![]() By Adrian J. Reimers, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame for St. James Parish, MedjugorjeDear Fr. Svetozar, Here at last are my observations and analysis of the book you sent me, How to Change Your Husband: Owner’s Manual for the Family, by “a Friend of Medjugorje”. The author, as I can recognize from his earlier writings, is Terry Colafrancesco of Caritas of Birmingham. You may feel free to share this letter with Fr. Ivan Sesar, OFM, or with any other person you desire. 27 Maart 2010 , Originally published 17 Januarie 2001 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() Cardinal Stafford response about Caritas of Birmingham![]() Dear Ed, Your letter arrived today. The news you shared with me is distressing. I can barely imagine what Patsy, Tori and you are experiencing. I have reviewed the requests for recognition as a lay organization with Pontifical approval and found nothing for Caritas in our files. Nor has the priest any knowledge of this group who is responsible in the Pontifical Council for the process of such recognition. Pontifical recognition can only be given with the recommendations of the local bishop. Groups seeking such recognition also must be international in extent and have letters of support from each bishop in whose diocese they are found. From what you have told me, Bishop Foley not only doesn't support Caritas but has many preoccupations about it. That would stop any formal process for approval at zero. 27 Maart 2010 , Originally published Oktober, 2000 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Caritas of Birmingham and "A Friend of Medjugorje" Terry Colafrancesco, Sterrett (AL), Alabama ![]() Father Svetozar Kraljevic on behalf of Medjugorje parish priests on Caritas of Birmingham, Sterret, Alabama![]() Dear brothers and sisters, Here in Medjugorje, in the name of the priests who are working in the parish with pilgrims who are coming from all over the world, I express my deep concern for the organization called CARITAS from Birmingham, Alabama. 22 Maart 2010 , Laaste wysiging 25 Maart 2010 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Medjugorje News, Medjugorje and Vatican Statement of Apostolic Nuncio to Bosnia and Herzegovina about International Commission for Medjugorje![]() Archbishop Allessandro D’Errico, Apostolic Nuncio to Bosnia and Herzegovina, gave statement about Medjugorje on March 18th at the end of 48th Bishop’s Conference of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the statement broadcasted by Radio Mir Medjugorje, he amongst other things said: “Whenever I would meet Holy Father, he was always very much interested in Medjugorje. He was involved in everything, starting with the time when he was Head of Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He is aware that this is the issue of special importance, and he, as supreme authority of the Church, needs to give his precise statement about that matter. Holy Father is very much familiar with Medjugorje phenomenon; he even mentioned that to me personally. He knows about great deeds which are done in this territory by the priests, religious, franciscans, lay people. On the other side he asks himself how come there are such opposed information about that phenomenon. 25 Maart 2010 / Section: Medjugorje Videos ![]() Video Annual Apparition for Mirjana, 18. March 2010![]() Apparition of Our Lady in Medjugorje for Mirjana, 18. March 2010 20 Maart 2010 / Section: Medjugorje Videos ![]() Video Medjugorje - a wonderfull place -- Medjugorje un luogo meraviglioso, musica e testo di Vittorio Gabassi (2003)![]() A tribute to Medjugorje, a place where for more than 25 years occur Marian apparitions and also a place of countless pilgrimages and conversions. Un omaggio a Medjugorje, luogo dove da oltre 25 anni si verificano le apparizioni Mariane. Luogo anche di innumerevoli pellegrinaggi e conversioni. 17 Maart 2010 , 8:12 nm. , Laaste wysiging 20 Maart 2010 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Medjugorje News, Medjugorje and Vatican Holy See confirms creation of Medjugorje Commission![]() Vatican City, Mar 17, 2010 / 09:56 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A statement was released by the Holy See on Wednesday confirming the formation of a commission to investigate the “phenomenon” of Medjugorje. 20 Maart 2010 , Originally published Junie, 2000 / Section: Medjugorje News & Articles - Category: Testimonies Testimony of Ruth![]() Ruth came from an atheistic background, and at the age of 28 knew nothing about God. Two years ago God revealed Himself to her and she had a profound conversion. She was baptized during the Easter Vigil of this Great Jubilee year, after 18 months of catechesis in which Our Lady's school of Medjugorje played a decisive role. 17 Maart 2010 , 8:12 nm. / Section: Medjugorje Videos ![]() Video [ENG, ESP] Vatican confirms Pope Benedict XVI has set up an international commission on Medjugorje -- Cardinal Ruini heads investigation on the alleged apparitions in Medjugorje![]() Vatican confirms Pope Benedict XVI has set up an international commission to investigate the authenticity of the reported apparitions by the Virgin Mary at Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. | | ![]() | |
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