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Papal liturgical celebrations for the Christmas Season
The Holy See Press Office publishes the schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgical celebrations for this year’s holiday season, including Christmas Mass During the Night and Mass with Baptisms in the…
Read MoreTry to keep up with modern technology, says CGA founder – by Susan Gately
By Susan Gately – 05 April, 2019 Grandparents need to communicate faith by combining life experience with the technology that is intrinsic to their grandchildren’s lives, according to Catherine Wiley.…
Read MoreCGA Ministry Leaders & Members
Our beautiful, exclusive new medal of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne with their grandson, Jesus is now available. In Keeping with the charism which is the Catholic Grandparents Association, our…
Read MoreStation fo the Cross for Children
CGA, Prince of Peace, Houston, Texas Though our Parish has Stations every Friday and live Stations which many families attend, our Ministry elected to sponsor Stations for Children this year,…
Read MoreLenten Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2019
Our Board Member, Jane Sweeney, returned from the Holy Land filled to the brim with the Holy Spirit and with an awesome faith sharing idea from her new friend, a…
Read MoreKeeping Christ in Easter
Colored Eggs: In many cultures around the world, eggs are a symbol of new life. It also can represent Christ’s empty tomb. Painting or dying eggs dates to the middle…
Read More4th November 2017 – 9th Annual CGA Pilgrimage, Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida
4th November 2017 – 9th Annual CGA Pilgrimage, Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida with mass celebrated by Bishop Barbarito at St. Edward Church
Read More2nd October 2017 – 4th Annual Novena, Mary, Untier of Knots at Cavan Cathedral, Ireland
2nd October 2017 – 4th Annual Novena to Mary, Untier of Knots. Catherine Wiley, Founder spoke at Mass in Cathedral in Cavan during 7.30pm mass. The theme of this year’s…
Read More8th October 2017 – Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham
8th October 2017 – Westminster Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham A wonderful strong and inspiring CGA Group
Read More23rd September 2017 – Scotland, Dunkeld Diocese Day of Reflection
23rd September 2017 – Scotland, Dunkeld Diocese, Catholic Grandparents Association Day of Reflection 23rd September 2017 with Bishop Stephen Robson, Deacon Ron Wylie and Fr. Ninian Doohan It was indeed…
Read More10th September 2017 – Annual Grandparents Pilgrimage Knock Shrine
10th September 2017 – Annual Grandparents Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Co Mayo, Ireland. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin with Archbishop Michael Neary, Patron of the CGA and…
Read MoreAugust 2017 EWTN series “Passing on the Faith with Catherine Wiley”
August 2017 – Catherine Wiley, our Founder, will begin a series on EWTN called, “Passing on the Faith with Catherine Wiley”. This series will follow the same format as the…
Read More26th August 2017 First U.S. CGA Conference
August 26th 2017 – In collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the First U.S. C.G.A. conference was held at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. More than 150 Grandparents were in attendance.…
Read More26th July 2017 Grandparents Thanksgiving Mass on Feast Day of St. Joachim and St. Anne
26th July 2017 Tuam Diocese celebrated our ‘grandparents Thanksgiving Mass’ on Feast Day of St. Joachim and St. Anne, Parents of Mary, Grandparents of Jesus in Cathedral of the Assumption…
Read More20th August 2017 Scottish National Pilgrimage
20th August 2017 Scottish National Pilgrimage at Carfin Pilgrimage Centre. Welcome by Motherwell CGA Co-Ordinator, Lindy Lafferty. Chief Celebrant Bishop Stephen Robson. Address by Scottish CGA Representative, Deacon Ron Wiley. …
Read MoreDeacon Ron Wylie appointed Official Representative for CGA in Scotland
June 2017 – Deacon Ron Wylie appointed as Official Representative for the Catholic Grandparent’s Association in Scotland. Deacon Ron will be The CGA’s ‘Chaplain/Coordinator’ for Scotland and liaise between the…
Read MoreMay 2017 EWTN interviews with Father Joseph Mary
May 2017 – Catherine Wiley, CGA Founder, along with Father Enda Brady, Chaplain and coordinator for the CGA in Ireland, completed two interviews in Ballinasloe, Co Galway with EWTN’s Father…
Read MorePope to young people “listen to your grandparents” Vatican Radio
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Monday encouraged young Catholics to cultivate their relationships with their grandparents. Addressing a group of young people who belong to an Italian Catholic lay association…
Read MoreCGA delegation at the gates of the White House
Catholic grandparents Association delegation at the gates of the White House on Veterans Day, the final day of their first historic road tour of the North East of America.
Read MoreHappy 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…
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…
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…
Read MoreCelebrations of St. Joachim & St. Anne Feast Days across the World
Click here to read about the celebrations all over the world
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Read MorePapa Francesco
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…
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…
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…
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…
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