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8th Annual Pilgrimage at Knock – “A wonderful occasion had by all”

September 15, 2014
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“A wonderful occasion had by all”. It was a great day to remember full of Graces and Blessings for everyone.  Over 12000 Grandparents and Families attended the 8th National Grandparents pilgrimage in Knock last weekend.  On Sunday, September 14, feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, over 12,000 people attended the annual Grandparents Pilgrimage, in what has now become the biggest pilgrimage in Ireland. This was the eighth year for this growing gathering to attend the day of celebration at Ireland’s national shrine. The day consisted of Healing of the Sick at 2.30 with the administration of the Sacrament, followed by a magnificent display of banners…

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Huge Crowds in Attendance for Knock Shrine

September 9, 2013
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On Sunday, September 8th the 10 anniversary of the founding of the Catholic Grandparents Association was celebrated at Our Lady’s Shrine, Knock.  Huge crowds, up to 10,000 were in attendance.  Sr. Breege McKenna was the key note speaker.  Thanks to Fr. Stephen Farragher for photos.

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1st Grandparents pilgrimage in Malta.

July 24, 2012
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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 the event when they read about the CGA in the Universe newspaper last year.

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IEC 2012 – Standing Ovation!

June 15, 2012
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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 an organisation such as the Catholic Grandparents Association.  Following the success of the speech, enquiries from all four corners of the world were made about starting a Catholic Grandparents Association and holding a Grandparents Pilgrimage. More information about the Congress will follow on the return of Catherine and Maire Printer, President.

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Worldwide Grandparents’ Pilgrimages

May 4, 2012
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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!! 26th July                  Fatima 26th July                   Brittany 20th July                   Malta   (NB This is a new date) 19th August              Carfin, Scotland 8th September         Slovenia 9th September         Knock 21st October             USA 16th December        Liverpool, UK To be Confirmed     Germany

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Second Carfin Pilgrimage – 19th August

May 4, 2012
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We are delighted that on 19th August 2012 Bishop Emeritus Peter Moran will lead the Second Grandparents Pilgrimage in Carfin, Scotland. We would like to invite Children to write prayers for their Grandparents, living and dead, and send them to Mrs Una Delaney, 18 Rankin Street, Carluke, Lanarkshire ML8 4AR. These prayers will be carried in the entry procession of the Mass. All are welcome to join in this celebration of, and for, Grandparents as they continue “Passing on the Faith”.

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GRANDPARENTS DAY IN LIVERPOOL

December 13, 2011
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‘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 of Liverpool Diocese and Rt Rev. Brian M Noble, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Shrewsbury.  Refreshements are available afterwards in the Gibberd Room.  Grandparents are welcome to bring their children and grandchildren.

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CGA FOUNDER ADDRESSES EUROPEAN SHRINE DIRECTORS CONFERENCE

October 11, 2011
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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 inspired by Our Lady herself. “The very idea was inspired by Our Lady here in Walsingham.  10 years ago I prayed here on September 8th – Our Lady’s birthday – asking her what would be a suitable present for her.  Without any shadow of doubt I can tell you that I received my answer in clear and simple terms –…

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STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK!

September 13, 2011
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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 grandparents, describing it as a ‘special bond.’  He said that many children are more affected by what their grandparents say than what their parents say.  He urged grandparents to be aware of the powerful influence they have on grandchildren and to support them and their parents.  “Be aware also that grandparents should never undermine their own sons and daughters who…

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HUNDREDS CELEBRATE INAUGURAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE AT CARFIN GROTTO.

August 22, 2011
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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 the church. Bishop Moran said that Grandparents are like Eliakim in the first reading from Isaiah: “a peg in a sure spot, to be a place of honour for his family.” The founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, Catherine Wiley, urged people to join the association.  Speaking in the wake of the recent riots in England, Ms Wiley urged people…

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SCOTTISH GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE A ‘FAMILY AFFAIR’!

August 16, 2011
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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 start at 2.00pm followed later in the afternoon by the Rosary and Blessing of the Sick.  Bishop Peter Moran, who has just retired as Bishop of Aberdeen, will be the Chief Celebrant.  He is a brother of Máire Printer, a native of Glasgow.  Máire is very excited at the prospect of this ‘family affair’ on her home turf!  “I am…

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HUNDREDS OF HAPPY PILGRIMS ATTEND PILGRIMAGE IN AYLESFORD.

August 2, 2011
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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 and uplifting day.  The event was organized by an inter-diocesan committee from the Archdiocese of Arundel and Brighton, Southwalk and the Diocese of Brentwood, in association with the Catholic Grandparents Association.  The day was one of faith and fun and included various activities for children from face-painting, bouncy castles, football and tennis to the versatile talents of children’s entertainment from…

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