In addition, the Central Fraternity Office staff produces a newsletter called The CFO Update, which is published ten times per year. The Grand Lodge publishes The Theta Delta Chi Handbook, and various Charge operations manuals, often with educational grants provided by the Educational Foundation. The CFO Update, and The Shield, the official magazine of Theta Delta Chi. Founded in 1869, The Shield is the official journal of Theta Delta Chi. It is also the oldest fraternity magazine.
Every initiate is given a life subscription.
The format has changed many times over the centuries, and is presently a 24-page newsletter using color and graphics to enhance the coverage of major annual events, such as the Convention, the VG Dues Campaign, and the State of the Charges. The CFO Update is the official newsletter of Theta Delta Chi International Fraternity. It's a forum where those who share the leadership of the Fraternity can discuss ideas. It relays important dates and news of significance to Theta Delts. The CFO Update is published monthly by the staff of the Central Fraternity Office, who make all editorial decisions, and submissions are welcomed.