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17th December 2017 – Pope’s Advice to Children: Talk to Grandparents, Elderly, God Meeting Sick Little Ones on His Birthday, Francis Stresses ‘Preserving Children’s Joy’

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Catholic Grandparents Association

“Don’t sadden children. When children see that there are problems at home, that the parents quarrel, they suffer. Don’t sadden the children. They must always grow with joy.” The second thing you must do for children to grow well, the…

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A wonderful day at the 6th Catholic Grandparents Pilgrimage.

Posted on September 11, 2012 by CGA

Here are some pictures from Sunday. We will have a full report shortly….

Posted in Home, Ireland, Pilgrimages

Year of Faith

Posted on August 28, 2012 by CGA

The Pontifical Council For the Year of Faith has invited the Catholic Grandparents Association to a meeting on 24th September to plan for a gathering of all the Catholic Movements .This gathering will take place in St Peter’s Square on May…

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1st Grandparents pilgrimage in Malta.

Posted on July 24, 2012 by CGA

On Friday 20th July our president Maire Printer joined a large group of Grandparents from the village of Hal Balzan in Malta for the 1st Grandparents pilgrimage in their country. Stephen and Georgette Gatt, residents of the village were inspired to organise…

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IEC Speech 2012

Posted on June 16, 2012 by CGA

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…

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IEC 2012 – Standing Ovation!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by CGA

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…

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Will our Grandchildren be Catholics?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by CGA

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…

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On your Marks .. Get Set .. Granny!!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by CGA

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

Posted on May 4, 2012 by CGA

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!!…

Posted in England, Germany, Home, Pilgrimages, USA

CGA warmly welcomed by new Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown

Posted on February 27, 2012 by CGA

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

Posted on February 20, 2012 by CGA

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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Catholic Schools Week

Posted on February 3, 2012 by CGA

Catholic Schools Week in Ireland was launched in St. Mary’s College, Dundalk, Co. Louth on Thursday 26th January with a special liturgy. Some of the students and teachers gave witness of their faith

Posted in Castlebar, Home, Latest News, Mayo, News, Prayer Appeal, Prayers for Grandchildren, Prayers for Grandparents, Schools

Congratulations to Fr. Richard

Posted on February 3, 2012 by CGA

We were absolutely delighted to hear the news that Fr. Richard, Knock Shrine was appointed as new Parish Priest of Knock in succession to the late Msgr. Joseph Quinn.

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Granny Anne

Posted on December 21, 2011 by CGA

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

Posted on December 13, 2011 by CGA

‘GRANDPARENTS DAY IN LIVERPOOL’ will be celebrated by a Grandparents’ Mass to be held on Sunday 18th December at 11 am in the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool. The celebrants are The Most Reverend Patrick Kelly, Archbishop…

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Last chance to enter our prize for a 2 night break in Westport

Posted on November 29, 2011 by CGA

We are delighted to let you know that the winner of our competition for the 2 night B&B and one evening meal in the Castlecourt Hotel for 2 people was Philomena Costello. Congratulations to Philomena! She was delighted as she…

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CGA FOUNDER ADDRESSES EUROPEAN SHRINE DIRECTORS CONFERENCE

Posted on October 11, 2011 by CGA

The founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, Catherine Wiley, has addressed the annual conference of the European Shrine Directors in Walsingham. Ms Wiley urged Shrine Directors to host annual Grandparents Pilgrimages. She said that the idea for the Pilgrimages was…

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CGA TO ATTEND LOURDES PILGRIMAGE LATER THIS MONTH

Posted on October 11, 2011 by CGA

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. …

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Pope Benedict’s Universal Prayer for Grandparents – Irish

Posted on September 27, 2011 by CGA

Posted in Home, Ireland, Latest News, News, Prayers

STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by CGA

It was standing room only at the Basilica of Our Lady of Knock last Sunday for the annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage organised by the Catholic Grandparents Association. Homilist, Fr Benny MacHale, spoke about the unique relationship between children and their…

Posted in Home, Ireland, Latest News, News, Pilgrimages

GRANDPARENTS DAY IN SCHOOL!

Posted on September 9, 2011 by CGA

Pictured at the Grandparents Day in School at the St Colmcille’s National School, The Quay, Westport on Friday 8th Sept 2011, left to right: Máire Printer, CGA President; John Meaney, St Colmcille’s Principal; Catherine Wiley, CGA Founder; Liamy Mac Nally,…

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CGA President meets with Scottish Singer.

Posted on August 29, 2011 by CGA

During her recent visit to her native Scotland for the inaugural Catholic Grandparents Pilgrimage in Carfin, CGA President, Máire Printer, spent a lovely afternoon in the company of renowned singer, Susan Boyle.

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HUNDREDS CELEBRATE INAUGURAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE AT CARFIN GROTTO.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by CGA

More than 300 pilgrims attended the inaugural Grandparents Pilgrimage in Carfin Grotto in Scotland on Sunday (Aug 21st). The Chief Celebrant, recently retired Bishop of Aberdeen, Bishop Peter Moran, spoke about the vocation of Grandparents and their value in society and…

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GRANDPARENTS CENTRAL ROLE IN WORLD YOUTH DAY!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by CGA

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’!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by CGA

The President of the Catholic Grandparents Association, Máire Printer, is in Scotland this week, ahead of our inaugural Grandparents Pilgrimage on Sunday, August 21st. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Carfin is the venue for this unique event. Mass will…

Posted in Home, News, Pilgrimages

HUNDREDS OF HAPPY PILGRIMS ATTEND PILGRIMAGE IN AYLESFORD.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by CGA

Hundreds of people attended the inaugural Catholic Grandparents Pilgrimage in Aylesford Priory on Saturday July 16th 2011. The event, though dampened by some inclement weather, failed to dampen the spirits of pilgrims on what many people described as an inspirational…

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MEETING FORMER TAOISEACH ALBERT REYNOLDS

Posted on July 19, 2011 by CGA

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60th Anniversary of the Pope’s Priestly Ordination.

Posted on June 29, 2011 by CGA

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…