Catherine Wiley interview Radio Maria England
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, accompanied by the extraordinary mystery of the Immaculate Conception. Mary grew up in the home of Joachim and Anne; she was surrounded by their love…
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Listen to Our Founder Catherine Wiley feature on The Portal Magazine and Podcast
Join us for the Ordinariate Portal Podcast on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity with our guest Speaker Catherine Wiley from the Catholic Grandparents Association.
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Participants in World Grandparents Day granted Plenary Indulgence
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 elderly that are alone Also on the occasion for the 4th World day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on the 28th of July…
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All welcome to Knock for World Day for Grandparents and Elderly on 28 July
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 Archdiocese of Tuam. The chief celebrant for Mass in the Basilica at 3.00pm will be His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Luis Mariano…
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Pope’s July prayer intention: For pastoral care of the sick
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 “Let us pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick grant the Lord’s strength to those who receive it and to their loved…
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July 2024 Faith Café
Our next Faith Cafe will be held on Tuesday 9th July Guest Speaker: Bishop Denis Nulty Theme: “The lessons I learned from Gran Gran” Bishop Denis Nulty was ordained Bishop of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin on 4th August 2013. Denis Nulty was born in Slane, Co Meath on 7th June 1963 to parents Den Nulty…
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Visit to Gibraltar by the founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association
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 (Friday) schools. Grandparents, teachers and pupils were present for both visits. Mrs Wiley was also present at the Corpus Christi Mass and Procession held on…
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Meeting for those responsible for The Pastoral Care of The Elderly in The Episcopal Conferences
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 MY OLD AGE It is perhaps self-evident, to state that to be a grandparent is not simply a matter of fact borne out of biological…
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Pope: The elderly are the ‘firm foundation’ of the future
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 today, and assures them: “God never abandons His children, never.” By Sr. Francine-Marie Cooper, ISSM “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf.…
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