September Faith Cafe
🙏We would like to thank everyone who attended our Faith Cafe last night, what a truly wonderful gathering and we look forward to our next one on Tuesday 10th October of which details will follow Below some of our wonderful attendees comments “Absolutely loved it, I’m floating on air.” “Thank you Fr Svet, Truly inspiring.”…
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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…
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Official Prayer and Plenary Indulgence for the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
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 23 July. You can read the prayer below and also share this beautiful prayer card prepared by the Dicastery for Laity Family and Life. Prayer…
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Synodal Sunday Gospel Reflection on World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, 23rd July 2023
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 on a personal level. One initiative being made available in 2023 is this series of short video reflections on the Sunday Gospel each week. Watch…
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Make a pilgrimage for the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
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 Shrine, in Walsingham and in Medjugorge. See the details below for each of the pilgrimages: Knock Shrine, Ireland Walsingham, UK Medjugorje
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Resources for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
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 banners, social media visuals, liturgical resources and some creative and practical ways to involve grandparents and their families in your parish celebration of the world…
Read MorePope Francis’ Message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is released
The Vatican has today, Thursday 15 June, released the Pope’s Message for the Third World Day for the Grandparents and the Elderly which will be celebrated on Sunday 23 July 2023. The message can be viewed here as a PDF with a beautiful illustration of the Visitation which is central to the Holy Father’s message.…
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Family: a relational good for the common good. Pope Francis launches the Family Global Compact
“A shared program of actions” to establish dialogue between family ministry and family research centers in Catholic universities throughout the world “for the promotion of the family in light of the Social Doctrine of the Church”. This is the Family Global Compact (FGC) presented today in the Holy See Press Office. Supported by a Message of His Holiness…
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CGA welcomes theme chosen by Pope Francis for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
The Catholic Grandparents Association welcomes the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023 which is: ‘His mercy is from age to age’ (Luke 1:50) Commenting on the theme Catherine Wiley, CGA Founder, said, “The Catholic Grandparents Association warmly welcomes the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the…
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The vital role of Grandparents in Church and family life
We were reminded today of this wonderful interview which our Founder Catherine Wiley did with Vatican Radio. It’s well worth a listen as she stresses the important role Grandparents can play in passing on the faith and keeping prayer at the heart of family life. Click here ENDS
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