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 Thursday afternoon,…

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…

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.…

Rediscovering fraternity, building bonds, and living a Day without loneliness: pastoral guidelines from the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life Pope Francis’ Message on the occasion of the Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was published today. The Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on 28 July and…

Paul VI Audience HallSaturday, 27 April 2024 “THE CARESS AND THE SMILE”MEETING OF POPE FRANCIS WITH GRANDPARENTS, THE ELDERLY AND GRANDCHILDREN,ORGANIZED BY THE FONDAZIONE ETÀ GRANDE (OLD AGE FOUNDATION) Dear grandparents and dear grandchildren, good morning and welcome! I greet Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia and all those who have collaborated to organize this moment of celebration. And particular thanks…

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of May: For the formation of men and women religious and for seminarians. In his video message, the Pope emphasises the ongoing development of their vocations through grace, prayer, community, and witness to the Gospel. By Francesca Merlo This May, Pope Francis has invited us to…

Weekday & Saturday Mass Times 9am            Parish Church12 noon     Basilica3pm            Basilica with Anointing of the Sick7.30pm      Parish Church (Rosary at 7pm) Adoration on weekdays 9am – 6.30pm   Blessed Sacrament Chapel7pm – 9pm         Apparition Chapel with evening prayer at 8.30pm Stations of…

A new book about Pope Francis’ life, authored by Fabio Marchese Ragona, will be published by HarperCollins in countries throughout Europe and the Americas in the spring of 2024, featuring personal events from his life and the great events that have marked the 20th century up to the present day. By Vatican News