The Catholic Church teaches that life is sacred, filled with innate dignity in the image of God. This October, pray for all life from conception to natural death.
Catholics around the world will be participating in the Novena for Mental Health from October 10 to October 18, join them in prayerful solidarity for those suffering from mental health challenges. For more information: usccb.org/mental-health-novena!
The Diocese of Covington is home to five diocesan cemeteries, three of which Bishop John Iffert will visit, October 18, for a prayer service to honor those who have passed. For more information go to: covdio.org/cemetery-visits/.
Father Michael Elmlinger writes about the intimacy of faith in this weeks Go and Glorify column. For the full column go to: covdio.org/goandglorify-10-11/!
The Samaritan’s humble thank‑you opens the way to deeper faith. In our own lives we are called to recognize each blessing, return to Christ with a loud voice of thanks, and let that gratitude become the seed of a continual, grateful discipleship.
On the feast of St. Edward the Confessor pray for the virtues of humility and charity, which he was known to carry throughout his life. Pray also for those diocesan parishes of which he is the patron, St. Edward Parish and School, Cynthiana, and St. Edward Mission, Owenton!
Be sure to visit one of these three cemeteries, October 18, with Bishop John Iffert for a prayer service dedicated to those who have passed in the last year. For more information go to: covdio.org/cemetery-visits/!
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, keep in your hearts and prayers all those who have suffered such a loss.
Bishop John Iffert and Notre Dame Sister Marla Monahan, vicar for religious, hosted the jubilarian luncheon at the Charleston Room, St. Charles Community, Ft. Wright, for women religious celebrating 50, 60 and 70 years of religious life!
The Center for Hope and Healing, a ministry of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary, was awarded the Gold Standard Rating along with the 2025 Good Works Program Award! Congratulations to the Franciscan Daughters of Mary, may God continue to bless you and your ministries!
Supporters of the FIRE Foundation of Northern Kentucky’s mission came together, Oct. 2, for an evening of inclusive education celebrated in Thomas More University’s Academic Center, Crestview Hills! For the full story go to: covdio.org/ignite/!
Students at Holy Cross Elementary, Covington, got a visit from Faye Roch, director of the Pro-Life Office, ahead of the annual Pro-Life Essay Contest! She encouraged them to be anchors of hope by handing out small silver anchors. For the full story go to: covdio.org/essayvisit/!
Deacon Joseph McGraw recently celebrated 25 years of diaconal ministry! Which has spanned two states and many parishes. Currently, Deacon McGraw ministers at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, Crestview Hills. To learn more go to: covdio.org/mcgrawjubilee/.
There is still a chance to register for the final regional pilgrimage with Bishop John Iffert! This time, you will travel to the second largest reliquary collection at the Maria Stein Shrine of Holy Relics! For more information go to: covdio.org/shrinepilgrimage/.
Notre Dame Academy, Park Hills, celebrated the installation of Lauren Hitron as the school’s fifth president, Oct. 1, following NDA’s Foundation Day Mass with Bishop John Iffert! Congratulations to all! For the full story go to: covdio.org/ndapresident/!
