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Divine 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…
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.…
Read MoreThe Children’s Eucharistic Adoration
The Children’s Eucharistic Adoration went very well. When Parisioners knew about the evening they brought babies for a blessing, Fr. Laurence and Antionett were amazing. We had positive feedback and…
Read MoreMore than just a Membership Card
One of our members shared an experience with us: “I needed to take a train to my daughters house in America from my Father’s house, I didn’t know you couldn’t…
Read MoreNow In Stock ‘Being a Catholic Grandmother”
Who said the “third age” was about putting your feet up? Who said grandmothers were all elderly? The challenge of being a grandmother can demand more from us than we…
Read MoreCatholic Grandparents Association Looks to St. Joachim, St. Anne as Role Models
By JULIANN DosSANTOS Maria R. Bastone LIVING FAITH—Catherine and Stewart Wiley smile during World Marriage Day at St. Malachy’s Church in Manhattan. Mrs. Wiley is founder of the international Catholic…
Read MoreMY NANA…. RORY SHEAHAM
I HAVE a close bond with my Nana, Gretta Keenan, says Rory, who is from Loughegar. She was with my Mammy when I was born and she minded me when…
Read MorePope’s Prayer Intentions for February
Universal – That the Church and Society may respect the wisdom and experience of older people. For Evangelization – That priest, religious, and lay people may work together with generosity…
Read MoreGrandparents Day in Schools 29th January in Carracastle, Co.Mayo
Maire Printer, President of the Catholic Grandparents Association and CGA members, Angela Gormley and Angela Casey were delighted to accept an invitation to be present at Grandparetns Day in Scoil…
Read MoreCGA Grandparents Days in Schools
Catholic Grandparents Association introduced the concept of Grandparents Days in Schools 7 years ago on the occasion of their first National Grandparents Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock which…
Read MoreCelebrating World Grandparents Day 26th July 2014
Celebrating World Grandparents Day with World Grandparents Day of Prayer 26th July Feast Day of St. Joachim and St. Anne, parents of Mary, Grandparents of Jesus. A day when Grandparents…
Read MoreSirius Radio Interview with Msgr Lisante
Msgr Lisante Interviews Catherine Wiley the Founder of the CGA on Sirius Radio PLEASE BE PATIENT AND WAIT FOR THE INTERVIEW TO LOAD
Read MorePrayer for Tom O Gorman
Prayer for Tom O Gorman: Tom O Gorman, 39, Catholic journalist and researcher at the Iona Institute, was found murdered at his home in Castleknock early on Sunday morning. Lord,…
Read MoreA Poem from The Friendship Book 2014
A wish for you and those you love To light the way ahead A wish for joy and hope and peace Along the path you tread. With memories of happy…
Read MoreMESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD DAY OF PEACE 1 JANUARY 2014
FRATERNITY, THE FOUNDATION AND PATHWAY TO PEACE 1. In this, my first Message for the World Day of Peace, I wish to offer to everyone, individuals and peoples, my best…
Read MoreWishing you all A Happy & Holy Christmas
We wish you a Happy and Holy Christmas, please click here to read our Christmas Newsletter, if you can print out and share with friends we would sincerely appreciate your…
Read MoreArchbishop Cardinal Dolan endorse’s CGA New York
“I endorse the Catholic Grandparents Association’s mission of helping Grandparents pass on the faith and keeping prayer at the heart of the family life. Best wishes as you continue promoting…
Read MoreCGA Launch Australia
“The Australian Chapter of the CGA was recently launched at a Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney on 1 December. Cardinal George Pell was the celebrant and gave a…
Read MoreBishop Gilbert Garcera now Vice Chairman of the Commission of the Family and Life in The Philippines
Tomorrow, we will be opening another Catholic Grandparents Association in one of the diocese in the Region. For our Catholic Grandparents in Daet, we had already several formation and seminar…
Read MoreGroup Assists Elders in Passing on Their Faith
by Jim Mancari Grandparents often do not realize the sphere of influence they can have over raising their grandchildren. Catholic grandparents especially have so much experience with their faith that…
Read MoreIntroducing the CGA into the United States.
Introducing the Catholic Grandparents Association into the United States. The CGA has been very successful in a number of countries including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Malta, the Philippines…
Read MoreFantastic 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…
Read MoreMr. Michael Lambert Celebrating 106th Birthday
Michael Lambert of Clooneygrasson Ballintubber Castlerea Co Roscommon who celebrated his 106th Birthday on the 5th October 2013 pictured with his wife Mary and Grandchildren. We wish him love and…
Read MoreCelebrating 5th Annual Grandparents Pilgrimage Mass
Celebrating the 5th Annual Grandparents Pilgrimage Mass, at Cathedral of Ignatius of Loyola, Palm Beach. This was a wonderful Family day full of Graces and blessings for everyone.
Read MoreMass 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…
Read MoreCatholic Grandparents Association brings greetings from Irish Grandparents to Pope Francis
[imagebrowser id=9]Catherine Wiley, Founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association had the opportunity on Pentecost Sunday to meet with His Holiness Pope Francis and to briefly share with him the story of…
Read MoreScottish Pilgrimage at Carfin.
Around 450 people attended the second Grandparents Pilgrimage at the shrine of Our Lady Of Lourdes at Carfin in Scotland last Sunday 19th August, 2012.
Read More1st Grandparents pilgrimage in Malta.
On Friday 20th July our president Maire Printer joined a large group of Grandparents from the village of Hal Balzan in Malta for the 1st Grandparents pilgrimage in their country. Stephen and…
Read MoreOn your Marks .. Get Set .. Granny!!
On 6th May 2012 one of the members of the Catholic Grandparents Association will be taking part in the Mini Marathon … Maudie McGing. We were delighted when she said…
Read MoreCatholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week in Ireland was launched in St. Mary’s College, Dundalk, Co. Louth on Thursday 26th January with a special liturgy. Some of the students and teachers gave witness…
Read MoreCGA FOUNDER ADDRESSES EUROPEAN SHRINE DIRECTORS CONFERENCE
The founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, Catherine Wiley, has addressed the annual conference of the European Shrine Directors in Walsingham. Ms Wiley urged Shrine Directors to host annual Grandparents…
Read MoreCGA 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…
Read MorePope Benedict’s Universal Prayer for Grandparents – Irish
STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK!
It was standing room only at the Basilica of Our Lady of Knock last Sunday for the annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage organised by the Catholic Grandparents Association. Homilist, Fr Benny…
Read More‘Grandparents News’ Hits the Shelves!
The Catholic Grandparents Association has just published its inaugural Grandparents News, a 32-page magazine for members of the CGA and the public. Retailing at €3, the magazine includes articles, poems…
Read MoreGRANDPARENTS DAY IN SCHOOL!
Pictured at the Grandparents Day in School at the St Colmcille’s National School, The Quay, Westport on Friday 8th Sept 2011, left to right: Máire Printer, CGA President; John Meaney,…
Read MoreHUNDREDS CELEBRATE INAUGURAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE AT CARFIN GROTTO.
More than 300 pilgrims attended the inaugural Grandparents Pilgrimage in Carfin Grotto in Scotland on Sunday (Aug 21st). The Chief Celebrant, recently retired Bishop of Aberdeen, Bishop Peter Moran, spoke about…
Read MoreGRANDPARENTS CENTRAL ROLE IN WORLD YOUTH DAY!
The following is taken from the WYD website: Grandparents are being invited to participate in World Youth Day, not just watch as spectators. World Youth Day organizers have created…
Read MoreHUNDREDS OF HAPPY PILGRIMS ATTEND PILGRIMAGE IN AYLESFORD.
Hundreds of people attended the inaugural Catholic Grandparents Pilgrimage in Aylesford Priory on Saturday July 16th 2011. The event, though dampened by some inclement weather, failed to dampen the spirits…
Read More60th Anniversary of the Pope’s Priestly Ordination.
Blessings on Pope Benedict today – 60th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Comhghairdeas! Today is also the feast day of St Peter & St Paul. An extract from a poem…
Read MoreThank you from office of Pope Benedict XVI
Grandparents commended for being ‘foul-weather friends’
Over 10,000 grandparents, grandfathers and their families from all over Ireland converged on Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo, today (SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH) to celebrate their Catholic faith – and they were…
Read MorePeople of the Year award for founder
A Co. Mayo grandmother, the driving force behind the world’s first national Catholic Grandparents Association, has been honoured in a prestigious People of the Year awards scheme. And now Catherine…
Read MoreTuam grandparents make history with first branch of new grandparents organisation
Grandparents in Tuam have created history by establishing the first-ever Galway branch of the newly-formed Catholic Grandparents Association. This follows an historic meeting in Westport last month which led to…
Read MoreHistory made as Westport forms first-ever parish branch of new grandparents organisation
History was made last night (THURSDAY) when Westport, Co. Mayo, set up the first-ever parish branch of the newly-formed Catholic Grandparents Association. The Association, which has grown out of the…
Read More10,000 Irish grandparents inspire worldwide movement
Over 10,000 Irish grandparents, who attended the National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage in Knock in September, have kick-started a worldwide movement of grandparents – and, next month, over 1m Catholics will hear…
Read MoreIrish pilgrimage inspires Pope to write new world prayer
Over 4,000 Irish grandparents, who attended the first-ever National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage in Knock Shrine last year, have inspired Pope Benedict XV1 to write a new prayer in honour of grandparents…
Read MoreHunt is on for 10,000 prayers
Grandparents all over Ireland have been asked to put pen to paper and compile a whopping 5,000 prayers in honour of their grandchildren. An appeal has been sent out to…
Read MoreGrandparents day in Mayo school
Primary school children all over Co. Mayo are set to receive special visitors to their schools – their own grandparents. A grandmother is spearheading a campaign to establish Grandparents’ Day…
Read MoreIrish grandmother inspires the world
A Co. Mayo grandmother who ran Ireland’s first-ever National Grandparents’ Pilgrimage last year has inspired church leaders in countries around the world to run similar pilgrimages, following her address to…
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