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In a video message accompanying his prayer intention for September, Pope Francis prays that “each of us might listen with our hearts to the cry of the earth and of…

In his prayer intention for August, Pope Francis prays that political leaders may be at the service of their people. By Christopher Wells “Politics is one of the highest forms…

Over 5000 grandparents and elderly from across Ireland, along with multi-generational families, gathered at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock to celebrate the Catholic Grandparents Association National Grandparents Pilgrimage…

Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim, the Virgin Mary’s parents and Jesus’s grandparents. Pope Francis reminds us, “In their home, Mary came into the world,…

Join us for the Ordinariate Portal Podcast on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity with our guest Speaker Catherine Wiley from the Catholic Grandparents Association.

Visiting the elderly is a source of reconciliation and forgiveness Plenary Indulgence to those who participate in the World Day for the Grandparents and the Elderly, or whom visit the…

On Sunday 28 July, the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly will be marked with the annual national grandparents’ pilgrimage to the Shrine of our Lady of Knock in the…

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of July, and invites Christians to pray that the Church might show God’s closeness to people enduring illness. By Devin Watkins…

14th June 2024 Chairwoman of Catholic Grandparents Association (Gibraltar) Mrs Rosemarie Isola welcomed Mrs Catherine Wiley, the movement’s founder, with visits held at Prior Park (on Thursday) and Loreto Convent…

Catherine Wiley – The Founder of The CGA attended a webinar for The Pastoral Care of The Elderly in The Episcopal Conferences – Rome DO NOT CAST ME OFF IN…

In his Message for the Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will take place on 28 July 2024, Pope Francis recognizes the situation of many elderly people…

Rediscovering fraternity, building bonds, and living a Day without loneliness: pastoral guidelines from the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life Pope Francis’ Message on the occasion of the Fourth World…

Paul VI Audience HallSaturday, 27 April 2024 “THE CARESS AND THE SMILE”MEETING OF POPE FRANCIS WITH GRANDPARENTS, THE ELDERLY AND GRANDCHILDREN,ORGANIZED BY THE FONDAZIONE ETÀ GRANDE (OLD AGE FOUNDATION) Dear grandparents and dear…

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of May: For the formation of men and women religious and for seminarians. In his video message, the Pope emphasises the…

Weekday & Saturday Mass Times 9am            Parish Church12 noon     Basilica3pm            Basilica with Anointing of the Sick7.30pm      Parish Church (Rosary…

A new book about Pope Francis’ life, authored by Fabio Marchese Ragona, will be published by HarperCollins in countries throughout Europe and the Americas in the spring of 2024, featuring…

At the heart of our Christian Faith is the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These saving events that we commemorate and participate in during the Sacred Liturgy of…

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for March, asking for prayers for the martyrs of our day, and recalling a story he was told by a widowed Muslim man who…

‘Loneliness’ at heart of Pope’s theme for 4th Grandparents Day By Devin Watkins On Sunday, July 28, Catholics around the world will be invited to take time to reflect on…

In his message for Lent 2024, Pope Francis invites the faithful to “pause” for prayer and to assist our brothers and sisters in need, in order to change our own…

Pictured Left to right – Jane Chaya, Marilyn Henry (CGA International Ministry Coordinator), Sheila Lum The CGA Ministry at Prince of Peace, Houston, Texas, was invited to exhibit at the…

by Chah Garde | 19 Jan, 2024 | Bishops, Church, News Across the island of Ireland, from 21 to 27 January, the annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week will be marked by parish communities.  During this dedicated week, school communities will…

At the Angelus, Pope Francis announces a “Year of Prayer” ahead of the upcoming Jubilee, and invites the faithful to pray for Christian unity and for peace throughout the world.…

To coincide with this Sunday, 3 December, the first day of Advent, Archbishop Eamon Martin will launch the annual online Advent Calendar on catholicbishops.ie.  2023 marks the tenth year of…

Catherine presented his Excellency with Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer for Grandparents – composed by Pope Benedict for the Association at their request in 2008 and which was, in fact, the…

Guest Speaker David Quinn Theme: ‘Catholics in the Modern Sexual Minefield’. David Quinn is a well-known journalist in Ireland who specialises in religious and social affairs. He has been a…

By Vatican News In “The Pope Video” for November, Pope Francis asks the faithful to “Pray to the Lord that He will bless me,” saying, “Your prayer gives me strength…

Pope: ‘May weapons fall silent, situation in Gaza is desperate’ Appealing for peace in the Holy Land, Pope Francis expresses concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling on all…

A Candle Each Day for Your Loved Ones Each November affords us a time to pause, reflect and remember all those who have died and gone before us into the…

The Vatican has released the Official Prayer for the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly announced a Plenary Indulgence for the occasion which will be celebrated on Sunday…

During the diocesan stage of the Universal Synod, people called for courses, resources, and dynamic spaces where they could explore or deepen their own faith, spirituality, and understanding of Scripture…

We invite you to make a pilgrimage for the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday 23 July. This year we will have a pilgrimage in Knock…

We are on the one month countdown to the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which will be celebrated on Sunday 23 July 2023. The resources include pull up…