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1st Grandparents pilgrimage in Malta.
IEC Speech 2012
At the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, the Founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, Catherine Wiley, gave the following speech which received a standing ovation. Her speech is reproduced here following hundreds of requests from those in attendance. Witness and testimony…
IEC 2012 – Standing Ovation!
Catherine Wiley, Founder of the CGA, received a standing ovation at the International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, when 1300 people – some of whom had to listen from outside the venue – acknowledged with their applause the overwhelming need for…
Will our Grandchildren be Catholics?
Catherine Wiley, Founder, and Maire Printer, President of the Catholic Grandparents Association are preparing for the Seventh World Meeting of Families to be held in Milan in May. Catherine will address the gathering on the subject “Will our Grandchildren be…
On your Marks .. Get Set .. Granny!!
On 6th May 2012 one of the members of the Catholic Grandparents Association will be taking part in the Mini Marathon … Maudie McGing. We were delighted when she said she’d like to take part in order to raise money…
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Worldwide Grandparents’ Pilgrimages
Preparations are in full swing now for all the Grandparents Pilgrimages taking place world-wide in 2012. 14th June Croatia 12th July Slovakia 14th July Aylesford, UK 22nd July Walsingham, UK …. Tenth Annual Pilgrimage!!…
CGA warmly welcomed by new Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown
Catherine Wiley, native of Castlebar, Founder and Maire Printer, President of the Catholic Grandparents Association were warmly received by the the new Papal Nuncio Archbishop to Ireland when they met with him recently in Dublin and introduced him to the work of the…
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Vatican Television
We have been invited by Vatican Television to take part in an interview for their Weekly “Octava Dies” . This interview would then be broadcast throughout the world. We were honoured that the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization recommended us…
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Congratulations to Fr. Richard
Granny Anne
Jesus’ Grandmother is the Christmas figure that time forgot. If we can bring her back into our communities, she can be a source of strength for the family – especially the grandmothers of today, says Verena Wright. This article was…
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GRANDPARENTS DAY IN LIVERPOOL
Last chance to enter our prize for a 2 night break in Westport
CGA FOUNDER ADDRESSES EUROPEAN SHRINE DIRECTORS CONFERENCE
CGA TO ATTEND LOURDES PILGRIMAGE LATER THIS MONTH
The CGA has been invited and will attend the Rendez-Vous Familles pilgrimage in Lourdes at the end of the month (Oct 29-30). The pilgrimage is a celebration of the generations and is being led by Bishop Perrier, Bishop of Lourdes. …
STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK!
‘Grandparents News’ Hits the Shelves!
GRANDPARENTS DAY IN SCHOOL!
CGA President meets with Scottish Singer.
HUNDREDS CELEBRATE INAUGURAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE AT CARFIN GROTTO.
GRANDPARENTS CENTRAL ROLE IN WORLD YOUTH DAY!
The following is taken from the WYD website: Grandparents are being invited to participate in World Youth Day, not just watch as spectators. World Youth Day organizers have created a Grandparent’s Club for those who are over 60. 15,…
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SCOTTISH GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE A ‘FAMILY AFFAIR’!
HUNDREDS OF HAPPY PILGRIMS ATTEND PILGRIMAGE IN AYLESFORD.
60th Anniversary of the Pope’s Priestly Ordination.
Blessings on Pope Benedict today – 60th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Comhghairdeas! Today is also the feast day of St Peter & St Paul. An extract from a poem in today’s Divine Office readings for St Peter & St…
