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Archbishop Michael Neary welcomes the World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, has welcomed the announcement by Pope Francis of the establishment of a World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly Archbishop Neary said, “As patron of the Catholic Grandparents Association, I warmly welcome the Holy Father’s announcement of his decision to establish a World Day of Prayer for…
Read MoreReflections from the Grandparents’ Faith Café – Fr Bryan Shortall OFM Cap
The Catholic Grandparents’ Faith Café met virtually via Zoom on Tuesday 15 January. Grandparents and friends from across the world joined us to connect with each other and to listen to the reflections. Fr Bryan Shortall, OFM Cap, Parish Priest of Priorswood Parish in the Archdiocese of Dubin, was the guest speaker at this month’s…
Read More‘Amoris Laetitia Family’ – A special year to bear witness to family love
On 19 March 2021, the fifth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia, on the joy and beauty of familial love, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Year “Amoris Laetitia Family,” which will conclude on 26 June 2022 on the occasion of the X World Meeting of Families in Rome. The Holy Father will be present…
Read MoreAn invitation to the Grandparents’ Faith Café on Tuesday 12 January
The Faith Café is a new initiative of the Catholic Grandparents Association which is taking place online once a month over Zoom. Launching the initiative last December, Catherine Wiley, Founder of the CGA said, “If the pandemic has taught us anything it has taught us how much we have missed being together in family gatherings,…
Read MoreBambinelli Sunday at Home
The Blessing of the Bambinelli (Baby Jesus) is a tradition which began in Rome. Each year on the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), the Holy Father invites children to bring the Baby Jesus (Bambinelli) from the family Nativity scene to Mass for a blessing. The Catholic Grandparents Association has been encouraging families to take part…
Read MoreShare #AGiftOfWisdom with young people this Christmas
“Dear young people,” wrote Pope Francis on the occasion of the 32nd World Youth Day, “you need the wisdom and the vision of the elderly. […] They will speak to you of things that can thrill your minds and fill your hearts”. We are approaching Christmas, when Jesus is born within our families. This year,…
Read MoreNovember Newsletter
My Dearest Grandparents, Great Grandparents and Friends, We are keeping all of you and your loved ones in our prayers at this difficult time for so many people who are dealing with many different challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. During this month of the Holy Souls we are also praying in a…
Read MoreGrandparents: 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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Read MoreWatch Mass Online
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 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 More17th 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’
“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 Pope said, make them talk with the grandparents: “the two extremes of life, because the grandparents…
Read More20th November 2017 Catherine Wiley introduced the CGA in China
20th November 2017 – Catherine Wiley introduced the CGA in China. The concept of a Ministry for grandparents was greeted with great enthusiasm and we are looking forward to our first CGA branch starting there in the near future
Read More4th November 2017 – 9th Annual CGA Pilgrimage, Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida
4th November 2017 – 9th Annual CGA Pilgrimage, Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida with mass celebrated by Bishop Barbarito at St. Edward Church
Read More2nd October 2017 – 4th Annual Novena, Mary, Untier of Knots at Cavan Cathedral, Ireland
2nd October 2017 – 4th Annual Novena to Mary, Untier of Knots. Catherine Wiley, Founder spoke at Mass in Cathedral in Cavan during 7.30pm mass. The theme of this year’s Novena was “We are Family” in preparation for the forthcoming World Meeting of Families in Dublin next year
Read More8th October 2017 – Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham
8th October 2017 – Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham A wonderful strong and inspiring CGA Group
Read More23rd September 2017 – Scotland, Dunkeld Diocese Day of Reflection
23rd September 2017 – Scotland, Dunkeld Diocese, Catholic Grandparents Association Day of Reflection 23rd September 2017 with Bishop Stephen Robson, Deacon Ron Wylie and Fr. Ninian Doohan It was indeed a great day, full of memories, good ideas , graces and blessings
Read More10th September 2017 – Annual Grandparents Pilgrimage Knock Shrine
10th September 2017 – Annual Grandparents Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Co Mayo, Ireland. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin with Archbishop Michael Neary, Patron of the CGA and Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo. This was the first public appearance in Ireland for Archbishop Thaddeus Okolo, newly appointed Papal Nuncio in Ireland. This Pilgrimage continues…
Read MoreAugust 2017 EWTN series “Passing on the Faith with Catherine Wiley”
August 2017 – Catherine Wiley, our Founder, will begin a series on EWTN called, “Passing on the Faith with Catherine Wiley”. This series will follow the same format as the successful “Three Wise Women ” with Dana Rosemary Scanlon and Kathy Sinnott
Read More26th August 2017 First U.S. CGA Conference
August 26th 2017 – In collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the First U.S. C.G.A. conference was held at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. More than 150 Grandparents were in attendance. Catherine Wiley C.G.A. Founder and Jim and Joy Pinto from EWTN were the Keynote speakers.
Read More26th July 2017 Grandparents Thanksgiving Mass on Feast Day of St. Joachim and St. Anne
26th July 2017 Tuam Diocese celebrated our ‘grandparents Thanksgiving Mass’ on Feast Day of St. Joachim and St. Anne, Parents of Mary, Grandparents of Jesus in Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuam Co. Galway. Archbishop Michael Neary, Chief celebrant, Fr. Pat Farragher, Fr. Yesudas Kodiveettil and the many hundreds of grandparents,…
Read More20th August 2017 Scottish National Pilgrimage
20th August 2017 Scottish National Pilgrimage at Carfin Pilgrimage Centre. Welcome by Motherwell CGA Co-Ordinator, Lindy Lafferty. Chief Celebrant Bishop Stephen Robson. Address by Scottish CGA Representative, Deacon Ron Wiley. Rosary Procession after Mass. It was a wonderful occasion full of graces and blessings
Read MoreDeacon Ron Wylie appointed Official Representative for CGA in Scotland
June 2017 – Deacon Ron Wylie appointed as Official Representative for the Catholic Grandparent’s Association in Scotland. Deacon Ron will be The CGA’s ‘Chaplain/Coordinator’ for Scotland and liaise between the diocese, parishes and the Catholic Grandparents Association.
Read MoreMay 2017 EWTN interviews with Father Joseph Mary
May 2017 – Catherine Wiley, CGA Founder, along with Father Enda Brady, Chaplain and coordinator for the CGA in Ireland, completed two interviews in Ballinasloe, Co Galway with EWTN’s Father Joseph Mary.
Read MoreApril 2017 First CGA Retreat/Conference
April 2017 – We gratefully report that in April the CGA held our first CGA Retreat/Conference in Dublin. Using the theme, Our Lady Undoer of Knots, a favourite of Pope Francis, and with the spiritual guidance and able help of Father Enda Brady, we were able to minister to and prayerfully support nearly 40 Grandparents…
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 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 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…
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