Events – Catholic Grandparents Association

Knock Shrine ‘Carols by Candlelight’

Sunday 17th December at 8pm ‘Carols by Candlelight’ will take place at Knock Basilica on Sunday, December 17th at 8pm. This evening will be a musical celebration of the season of Christmas, with carols, hymns and festive favourites performed by School Cantorum Basilicae and Knock Youth Choir. Musical accompaniment for the evening will be ny…

Mass for Peace in the World

Sunday, October 29th at 12 noon in Knock Basilica With so many places in the world currently being devastated by war and destruction, Knock Shrine will offer a special Mass for Peace on Sunday October 29th at 12noon. This Mass will take place in Knock Basilica and will also be streamed live on www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live All are welcome to join with us as we pray for an end…

Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage – at Walsingham Catholic National Shrine

This week Our Lady’s Shrine is preparing for the forthcoming Dowry of Mary pilgrimage which will be led by Bishop Alan Hopes, along side our new Rector Fr. Robert Billing. This is always a joyous day as many of the Ethnic Chaplaincies are present with their own unique expressions of faith and love of Jesus…

Fantastic First Pilgrimage for Families & Grandparents in Rome

The most wonderful, fantastic First Pilgrimage for Families and Grandparents in Rome was a huge success. As quoted by our Holy Father Pope Francis. “Grandparents are the wisdom in the family and grandchildren should listen to their grandparents”

Mass for Grandparents at Divine Mercy

On Sunday, September 8th the Mass for Grandparents at Divine Mercy was celebrated. More than 300 worshipers, along with Springfield Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell, celebrated National Grandparents Day Sept. 8 at The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy here. Prayers, devotions and a variety of activities were held from 11 a.m. until after 4 p.m.…

Huge Crowds in Attendance for Knock Shrine

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.

Congratulations to Fr. Richard

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.

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. He is also the chair of the European Shrine Directors, who held their annual conference…