Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, our heavenly companions who protect and guide us from birth to death! May their loving presence inspire confidence and gratitude in every step of our journey.

This weekend, on the Jubilee of Migrants, say a prayer for those who seek shelter, and safety in our country.

"They are brothers and sisters in Christ, they are messengers of hope," said Bishop John Iffert. For a full prayer go to: usccb.org/prayers/prayer-migrants.

In his Go and Glorify column, Father Dan Schomaker talks about what faith is and how we can grow in it! For the full column go to: covdio.org/goandglorify-10-4/!

In the Gospel reading for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are reminded that authentic faith is not a spectacular miracle but the daily willingness to serve without expecting applause.

Join Bishop John Iffert, October 18, at a prayer service at each of the three listed cemeteries, as the names of the faithfully departed from the last year are read, a way to honor the dead. For more information go to: covdio.org/cemetery-visits/.

SEEK is a conference for college-aged individuals centered around encountering Christ, building community, and transformation. Interested? Attend the information meeting, Oct 13, 6 p.m.–7 p.m. at Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium! To register go to forms.gle/uVHrXrvsS8f1inHV7!

Celebrate the Jubilee for Consecrated Life by praying for those who have been called to consecrated life!

"Accompaniment is the foundation of the Walking With Moms In Need programs begun in many parishes over the last several years. It is a hallmark of the mission and ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul conferences..." For the full story go to: covdio.org/stvdpfeast/.

The Alliance for Catholic Urban Education hosted its major donors, Sept. 26, for an evening of fellowship and celebration where the Drees Homes Foundation was awarded the Faith, Hope and Inspiration Award! For the full story go to: covdio.org/acue-donors/.

The life of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati is coming to the stage! The Angelico Project is bringing his story to life, October 17-19 at the Aronoff Center. For more information go to: covdio.org/frassati-play/.

Bishop John Iffert hosted a migrant prayer service, Sept. 26, where he said that migrants and refugees are messengers of hope. For the full story go to: covdio.org/prayerservice/!