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Grandparents: Zoom event on YOUR ministry
Grandparents form probably the largest and most active contingent serving the life of our parishes. They are our sacristans, passkeepers, readers, extraordinary ministers, catechists and more. Serving parishes like this is fulfilling, but what is often closest to the hearts of grandparents in the Church today is what they can do to keep their families…
Read MoreAugust Newsletter
My Dearest Grandparents, Great Grandparents and Friends, Greetings to each and every one of you in this beautiful blessed month of August, which has been dedicated to the Immaculate heart of Mary, and which represents the desire of our Holy Mother Mary, to gather all people to her loving care and protection. Our National Grandparents…
Read MoreNational Grandparents Pilgrimage
Sunday 13th September 2020 – BROADCAST LIVE 3PM KNOCK BASILICA National Grandparents Pilgrimage Sunday 13th September 2020 Broadcast Live 3pm Knock Basilica Taking place virtually at 3pm, Sunday 13th September This year due to Covid 19 restrictions, capacity will be very limited in the Basilica We invite Grandparents and their families everywhere to join in…
Read MoreJuly 26th is Memorial Day of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne
July 26 is the Memorial Day of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, parents of Mary, Grandparents of Jesus Join with us in preparation for the celebration of the Memorial Day by praying this Novena in honor of our heavenly Patrons. Each day we will pray about a different aspect of our lives as Grandparents and…
Read MoreLet us Pray for the Elderly – Join us on Facebook
Let us pray together for the elderly, especially those who are isolated or in rest homes and are afraid of dying alone. They are our roots. They gave us the faith, tradition, and a sense of belonging. Let us pray that the Lord might be near to them. Pope francis 15th April 2020 Join us…
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Read MoreLetter to Grandparents – Archbishop Michael Neary
Letter to Grandparents May the Risen Christ take care of you and yours wherever they may be. Click here to read Archbishop Michael Neary’s Letter
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Parish Church – click here Parish Church Live Stream Times A National Novena to Our Lady of Knock will take place from 17-25 March. We invite everyone to join with us for the Novena in which we pray for a swift end to the Coronavirus, the protection of all people against it, all who are…
Read MoreThe Richness of many years speech- Rome 2020 by Catherine Wiley
The Richness of many years of life. Workshop: The Elderly, a Challenge and Opportunity for the family. Good Morning Everybody, We would like to thank Cardinal Farrell, Fr. Alexandra, Gabriella Vittorio And everyone at the Dicastry of Laity, Family and Life who have made it possible for us to be here with you on this…
Read MoreCatherine Wiley Speech – Presidente de la Asociaci6n Cat6lica de los Abuelos, lrlanda
The Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life is competent in matters that pertain to the Apostolic See regarding the promotion of life, the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of the family and its mission according to God’s plan and for the safeguard and support of human life. PROGRAMMA_ES_online
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The Irish Catholic – Help grandchildren to see the true value of everyone – Bishop Doran
Grandparents can help children to understand the Faith and see that people must be valued for who they are, not simply what they can do, Elphin’s Bishop Kevin Doran has said. Speaking at the national pilgrimage of the Catholic Grandparents’ Association to Knock Shrine, Bishop Doran said that with today’s harsh economic realities causing parents…
Read MoreTry to keep up with modern technology, says CGA founder – by Susan Gately
By Susan Gately – 05 April, 2019 Grandparents need to communicate faith by combining life experience with the technology that is intrinsic to their grandchildren’s lives, according to Catherine Wiley. Catherine Wiley, founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association. Grandparents need to be catechised and taught how to keep up with modern methods of technology, the…
Read MoreCGA Ministry Leaders & Members
Our beautiful, exclusive new medal of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne with their grandson, Jesus is now available. In Keeping with the charism which is the Catholic Grandparents Association, our exclusive medal has at its’ center, the Child Jesus holding a Red rose representing the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mystic rose. Jesus is surrounded…
Read MoreStation fo the Cross for Children
CGA, Prince of Peace, Houston, Texas Though our Parish has Stations every Friday and live Stations which many families attend, our Ministry elected to sponsor Stations for Children this year, using a DVD produced by EWTN. After the first session, our parish priest asked our Ministry to hold a second session. In total, more than…
Read MoreLenten Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2019
Our Board Member, Jane Sweeney, returned from the Holy Land filled to the brim with the Holy Spirit and with an awesome faith sharing idea from her new friend, a Grandmother of 23. Each morning during Lent, she sends her grandchildren loving reminders and words of encouragement. Good THUUUUUURRRRRSDAY Morning Grandkids!!! Time to get up…
Read MoreKeeping Christ in Easter
Colored Eggs: In many cultures around the world, eggs are a symbol of new life. It also can represent Christ’s empty tomb. Painting or dying eggs dates to the middle ages when Christians colored eggs deep red to symbolize the blood of Christ and the joy of Resurrection. Easter Lilly: Symbolizing purity and honesty, some say…
Read MoreNational Grandparents Pilgrimage Sunday, September 9th 2018, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo
Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo – Apostolic Nuncio Download: A4 Knock Poster 2018
Read MoreRelevant Radio – A grandparent’s responsibility to help pass on the Faith
By: Lindsey Kettner, Relevant Radio® 7/18/17 Grandparents hold a very special role in the spiritual formation of their families and can have a great influence on their children and grandchildren’s faith journeys. They have the responsibility to pass along the Faith, pray with and for their grandchildren, and be a role model of Christian life.…
Read MoreCGA Lent News
As we enter more deeply into this solemn season of Lent, we remember the great love Jesus showed to us by giving His life so that we might live. Let us also reflect on the joy, love and prayers Jesus received from his Holy Mother Mary and His earthly Grandparents, Saint Joachim and Saint Anne.…
Read MoreWe look forward to having many members and friends join us at our First Annual Retreat/Conference 26th & 27th April 2017
Wednesday & Thursday 26th & 27th April 2017 Dominican Retreat Centre, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24 (easy access from M50, closeby to Luas station with connecting from Heuston Station) theme “Helping our Children and Grandchildren to know, love and serve God” included amongst our Speakers will be Kate Liffey, National Catechetical Association Fr. Benny McHale, Croi…
Read MorePope to young people “listen to your grandparents” Vatican Radio
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Monday encouraged young Catholics to cultivate their relationships with their grandparents. Addressing a group of young people who belong to an Italian Catholic lay association called ‘Azione Cattolica Italiana’, the Pope spoke of the joy that derives from the coming of Jesus, and said that joy is increased and multiplied…
Read MoreCGA delegation at the gates of the White House
Catholic grandparents Association delegation at the gates of the White House on Veterans Day, the final day of their first historic road tour of the North East of America.
Read MoreHappy Birthday dearest Holy Mother
We thank God for our Dearest Holy Mother and her Parents St Joachim and St Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. Happy Birthday dearest Holy Mother this day also marks the birth of the Catholic Grandparents Association.
Read MoreEWTN At home with Jim and Joy Interview
EWTN interview in Alabama US
Pictured: Father Joseph, Cathereine Wiley, Michael La Corte, Kit Johansen, Marilyn Henry – interview by EWTN in Alabama US
Read MoreAGM of the CGA
AGM of the CGA. Meeting in Knock on Wednesday 25th November with patron Archbishop Michael Neary, and Core Diocesan Leaders with the Founder, Catherine Wiley.
Read MorePortsmouth are establishing a New Branch
Portsmouth are establishing a new Branch, and there is a meeting in St John’s Parish, Christchurch 17th Nov. All welcome. For more information please email caroline@catholicgrandparentsassociation.org.
Read MoreRegional Heads of the CGA meeting in Delray
Regional Heads of the CGA are meeting in Delray on Wednesday 11th Nov to finalise the structure and systems in America.
Read MoreCatherine Wiley founder of The CGA interviewed by EWTN
Catholic Grandparents overjoyed at Dublin venue for World Meeting of Families 2018 ‘Grandparents will be out in force for Pope Francis’ The Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA) has welcomed news that Dublin is to be the venue for the 2018 World Meeting of Families and expressed the hope that Pope Francis will travel to Ireland for…
Read MoreCardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has led 180 pilgrims from the US city to Ireland’s Knock Shrine.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has led 180 pilgrims from the US city to Ireland’s Knock Shrine. The pilgrimage is the first from New York to the shrine in County Mayo, and the chartered flight is the first transatlantic service to the nearby airport in eight years. Welcoming the cardinal and the pilgrims at…
Read More“Always when you meet your grandparents you find a surprise. They are patient, they know how to listen…don’t forget grandparents, understand?”
Pope Francis pointed to the family, noting that right now there are many strong tensions between generations. Often when we speak of generations, parents and children come to mind, but grandparents are frequently left out, Francis observed. “Grandparents are the great forgotten of this time,” he said, and encouraged the youth to speak to their…
Read MoreCelebrations of St. Joachim & St. Anne Feast Days across the World
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Read MoreThe Rector, Mgr John Armitage, welcomed the 12th annual Grandparents Pilgrimage and parents and countless grandchildren.
The Rector, Mgr John Armitage, welcomed the 13th annual Grandparents Pilgrimage and parents and countless grandchildren. The Catholic Grandparents’ Association was the brainchild of Catherine Wiley. At the end of Mass Catherine spoke of the birth of the association. She was praying in the Slipper Chapel and asking Our Lady what she could do, when…
Read MoreDon’t Miss the St. Anne Novena!
Although Saint Anne is not mentioned in the Bible, she is the holy mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. When we pray the St. Anne Novena, we are asking help from our Blessed Mother’s mother! Saint Anne’s feast day is on July 26th, so the St. Anne Novena is traditionally started on July 17th…
Read MoreBig things happening in Walsingham EWTN Radio Interview
Click here to listen to Radio Interview Walsingham is England’s National Shrine of Our Lady. Founded in 1061 AD it is one of the oldest Marian shrines in the world. Big things are happening at Walsingahm, this according to new shrine rector Mgr. John Armitage. Catherine Wiley, founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, talked to Mrg. Armitage…
Read MoreRadio Norfolk Interview with Catherine Wiley
The importance of Grandparents, Interview with Catherine Wiley Founder of The Catholic Grandparents Association on BBC Radio Norfolk. Walsingham Pilgrimage 26th July 2015
Read MoreMeeting of the National Core Group of the CGA in Dublin on 8th June
Pictured Left to Right: David Quin Catherine, Eanna Johnson.
Read MorePope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard Moth as the new Bishop of Arundel & Brighton
The Pope has named Bishop Richard Moth as the new Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. The current Bishop of the Forces will succeed Bishop Kieran Conry, who announced his resignation last September after admitting he had been unfaithful to his promises as a priest. Bishop Moth will become the fifth bishop of the southern English…
Read MoreGuidelines of The CGA presented to Archbishop Allen Vigneron,
Catherine Wiley presented the Guidelines of The Catholic Grandparents Association to Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Detroit USA at The 10th Annual Divine Mercy Conference, Cardinal Spellman High School One Cardinal Spellman Place Bronx, New York 10466 United States
Read MoreGerry Kelly interviews Catherine Wiley on LMFM Radio
Congrats Archbishop Michael 20th Anniversary!
Congratulations our beloved Archbishop and Patron on your 20th Anniversary. We are blessed to have you, we pray for your intentions your good health and that the future brings you much joy, fortitude and happiness. With love and prayers from Catherine and all of us at the Catholic Grandparents Association.. There is a candle lighting…
Read MorePope: a society that discards the elderly carries within a deadly virus
(Vatican Radio) “Where the elderly are not honoured, there is no future for the young”. This was the powerful message delivered by Pope Francis during his catechesis on Wednesday, devoted to the elderly. Speaking to the crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square for the weekly General Audience the Pope continued in his series of teachings…
Read MoreNavan – All Ireland Gathering
Delegates from all across Ireland gathered in Navan, County Meath, Ireland, for the all Ireland Gathering on Sunday 22nd February 2015. About 40 people had made the journey to hear the latest developments in the CGA and also to share with each other the progress made in so many areas across Ireland. The meeting started,…
Read MoreTrim, Ireland Church Gate Collection
Despite biting winds and pouring rain, the Annual Church Gate Collection in Trim, a beautiful town about 30 miles north west of Dublin, went ahead as planned. The collection was attended by our Founder, Catherine Wiley, who was visiting the area. She stopped and spoke with the many people attending the masses at St Patricks…
Read MoreBridging the gap passing on the faith to our children
On Saturday, 17th January, we had a visit from Mr Phil Butcher from the Catholic Grandparents Association. The Association is big in Ireland, England and the USA. It recognises the wonderful part Catholic grandparents nowadays play in the continuing faith formation of their grandchildren (and even children). About forty people from the diocese came to hear Phil and to experience something of the fundamental ideas…
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