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Happy 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…
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
Pope: 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…
Read MorePope Francis’ prayer intentions for February
Vatican City, 30 January 2015 (VIS) – The Holy Father’s universal prayer intention for February is: “That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity”. His intention for evangelisation is: “That married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community”.
Read MoreCGA Launch in Diocese of Dunkeld
The St. Ninian’s Institute in Dundee hosted grandparents from all over the Diocese of Dunkeld who had gathered at the invitation of Bishop Stephen Robson. They were welcomed to the centre in song by the sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a community if five Nigerian sisters who have recently take over running the Diocesan Pastoral Centre.…
Read MoreSending our deepest condolences
We are very sorry to hear about the death of Michael Lambert who was in his 108th year. He was the oldest man in Ireland and a member of the Catholic Grandparents Association. Michael attended our Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage in Knock every year and we were very privileged to have him and his family…
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A wonderful example of how to nurture Grandchildren
Kindly Given to us from member Carol Yeager: Dear Grandparents, I have found that a good way to share our faith is a walk in a cemetery. If grandparents can’t walk you can drive and park… and teach your children and grandchildren elements of the Catholic faith. Recently we went to a cemetery and there…
Read MoreUniversal Prayer Intention for January 2015
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Read MoreWorld Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Unveils
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Unveils Official Prayer and Iconic Image for September 2015 Event The centrality of Christ and the critical importance of love in the family drive the words and imagery of these spiritual works created for this triennial global event Philadelphia, PA (September 7, 2014) – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.…
Read MoreCGA Advent 2014
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Read MoreA Newsletter for all Grandparents in A&B Diocese
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Read MoreMarian Helper magazine Q&A with Felix Carroll
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Read MoreGrandparents Pilgrimage Palm Beach, a Great Success
Palabra Article – CAMBIO DE IMPRESIONES
Hay casi exactamente doce años, por la oración de una abuela, nació la Asociación de Abuelos Católicos (Catholic Grandparents Association, CGA). Catherine Wiley, abuela con diez nietos, se encontraba rezando en el Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de Walsingham, en Inglaterra, en la fiesta de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora. Su oración era bien sencilla:…
Read MoreHomilies of Pope Francis -Rome September 28th
Prayer to the Holy Family for the Synod Pope Francis Homilies 2014 28th September Catherine Wiley and Tom Slater’s Speech Click here to listen Pope Francis Speeches 2014 September 28th
Read MoreAnnie, 12 year old Granddaughter of Catherine Wiley with Archbishop Georg Gänswein
Annie, 12 year old Granddaughter of Catherine Wiley Founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, with Archbishop Georg Gänswein, in St Peters Square, Vatical City 28th September celebrating the importance of Grandparents and the Elderly with Pope Francis.
Read MoreThe Gift of Grandparents
How the Older Generation Helps Teach Grandchildren the Faith by Joseph Pronechen, Staff Writer Sunday, Sep 28, 2014 9:23 AM “Grandparents are a treasure,” Pope Francis said in a homily during Mass last Nov. 19. In the same homily, the Holy Father noted, “The elderly pass on history, doctrine, faith, and they leave them to us…
Read MoreThe Blessing of Long Life, Catherine Wiley & Tom give testimony to His Holy Father Pope Francis
The Blessing of Long Life, Catherine Wiley and Tom Slater give testimony to His Holy Father Pope Francis Catherine Wiley who is the founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association and her grandson Tom Slater were invited to give testimony yesterday (28th September) to the Holy Father in St Peters in Rome. Tom (age 12) had…
Read MorePrayer presented by Catherine Wiley
Prayer presented by Catherine Wiley, Founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association on Sunday September 28th 2014 to His Holiness Pope Francis. From Rang 5/5th Class, Miss Galwey Ballyroan Boy’s School Dublin Ireland Click here to view the Prayer
Read MoreVatican Radio – Catherine Wiley gave her testimony to the Pope
Click here to listen (Vatican Radio) What is the role grandparents play in keeping prayer at the heart of the family in the 21st century and how important are they in passing down the faith to a new generation? That is what grandparent and founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, Catherine Wiley will be highlighting when…
Read MoreWatch 28th September Live Vatican TV
On Sunday 28 September Pope Francis will meet grandparents in St. Peter’s Square during the first international day dedicated to old age, organised by the Pontifical Council for the Family, The Blessing of Long Life. The encounter will undoubtedly attract grandparents from many countries and the CGA will be present, many wearing the distinctive green…
Read MoreHow the Older Generation Helps Teach Grandchildren the Faith
BY Joseph PronechenStaff Writer “Grandparents are a treasure,” Pope Francis said in a homily during Mass last Nov. 19. In the same homily, the Holy Father noted, “The elderly pass on history, doctrine, faith, and they leave them to us as an inheritance.” He observed they “often played a heroic role in handing on the faith in times…
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8th Annual Pilgrimage at Knock – “A wonderful occasion had by all”
“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…
Read MoreSacred Space102fm Radio Interview
On this week’s programme we have an interview with Máire Printer from the Catholic Grandparents Association. We have our regular reflection on the Sunday gospel as well as some other odds and ends. Click here to listen to the interview Máire Printer joined us on this week’s programme to tell us about the Catholic Grandparents…
Read MoreThe Blessing of Long Life
A day will be dedicated to elderly people and grandparents, who will gather to meet with Pope Francis. This is an initiative conceived and organized by the Pontifical Council for the Family, which will take place in St. Peter’s Square, on Sunday, September 28th. According to the full schedule of the meeting, entitled “The Blessing…
Read More“The elderly are the Church’s wisdom and yet they are cast aside”
On the 3rd June, Pope Francis addressed 52 thousand faithful at the Charismatic Renewal gathering at Rome’s Olympic Stadium: “The elderly are the Church’s wisdom and yet they are cast aside” GIACOMO GALEAZZI ROME “At first I thought Renewal was a samba school,” the Pope joked and the whole stadium roared with laughter. Then he warned:…
Read MoreA Call Out to All Grandparents
A Call Out To All Grandparents Print this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comments EDITOR’S NOTE: Making holy families — that’s the focus of a series of events coming up in the life of the universal Church. Pope Francis has placed family matters at the center of his pontificate. He discussed the family with the…
Read MoreCollaboration with the Catholic Grandparents Association
The Children’s Rosary and the Catholic Grandparents Association are collaborating on a special prayer effort during the month of July. During the month of July we celebrate the Feast of St Anne and St. Joachim the grandparents of Jesus. The Church recognizes them on July 26th. In thinking about this beautiful Feast and the wonderful role grandparents…
Read MoreWestminster Cathedral hosted the launch of the CGA England & Wales
Written by Diocese of Westminster On 9 May grandparents came from across the country to Westminster Cathedral Hall for the launch of the England and Wales Catholic Grandparents’ Association. Speakers at the event included Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Right Rev Bishop John Arnold, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. In his address Bishop…
Read MoreCGA group attending the Novena in Bagnelstown
CGA group attending the Novena in Bagnelstown, County Carlow. Our representative, Maire Printers spoke at the Novena on April 29th
Read MoreDivine Mercy from Stockbridge
2014 April Divine Mercy Annual Convention Stockbridge April 26th – We were privelged to have met and have dinner with pictured below at The Divine Mercy Conference Stockbridge, This was most memorable occasion full of graces and great hope and joy for the future. Pictured: Sitting – James Barr and Stewart Wiley. Standing from the…
Read More9th Annual Divine Mercy Conference a Great Success for The CGA
On April 5th the 9th Annual Divine Mercy Conference took place at Cardinal Spellman High School, Bronx, New York. The Catholic Grandparents Association was honoured to attend and introduce themselves. Catherine Wiley the founder had the oportunity to speak and meet with all of the above in the picture. Catherine Wiley said “we were greatly…
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