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Our June Newsletter is now available!
The arrival of the month of June means we will soon mark the one month countdown to the first ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday 25…
Read MoreA ‘Celebration of Grandparents’ at the July Faith Café
We are delighted to announce that our Patron, Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, will be the guest speaker for our Grandparents’ Faith Café on Tuesday 13 July. Archbishop Neary…
Read MoreTwo months to go to the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Tuesday 25 May saw us mark the two month countdown to the celebration of the first ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday 25 July. We are…
Read MoreOur May Newsletter is now available!
May is the month of Mary. As I was reflecting on that this past week I was reminded of how often I have placed prayer intentions at her feet and…
Read MoreGrandparents’ Faith Café featured on RTÉ Radio 1’s ‘Leap of Faith’ programme
Catherine Wiley, Founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, spoke to broadcaster Michael Comyn on his ‘Leap of Faith’ Radio Programme on RTÉ Radio 1 on Friday 7 May. The ‘Leap of…
Read MoreOfficial prayer and hashtag launched for the 10th World Meeting of Families
The Diocese of Rome and the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life have launched the official prayer for the 10th World Meeting of Families to be held in Rome from…
Read MoreJoin us for a cuppa at the May Grandparents’ Faith Café
The Grandparents’ Faith Café is a new initiative of the Catholic Grandparents Association which is taking place online once a month over Zoom. The Faith Café is a social and…
Read MorePope’s Theme for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly announced
Sunday 25 July will see the celebration of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has today announced the theme…
Read MoreCGA Newsletter for April is now available
April is always a season that feels hopeful and this year it arrived with a real sense of purpose for me. We celebrated Easter with its backdrop of blossoming Spring…
Read MoreMarch Newsletter just published
My Dearest Grandparents, Great Grandparents and Friends, We are keeping all of you and your loved ones in our prayers as our world is still being impacted by Covid-19. It…
Read MoreCGA welcomes the launch of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia Family Year
Today is the day! Pope Francis’ Year of Reflection on the Family begins today – the Feast of Saint Joseph. The Catholic Grandparents Association looks forward to supporting this year…
Read MoreArchbishop Eamon Martin to be guest speaker at the April Faith Café
The Grandparents’ Faith Café is a new initiative of the Catholic Grandparents Association which is taking place online once a month over Zoom. The Faith Café is a social and…
Read MoreCGA launches emblem for the World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
The Catholic Grandparents Association has created its own emblem for the World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly which will be celebrated for the first time on Sunday…
Read MoreMinistry Resource for March 2021
The Ministry Resource Leaflet from the Catholic Grandparents Association is now available for March 2021. We invite you to share with your ministry groups, with parishes and with grandparents. Click…
Read MoreJoin us for a cuppa this March at the Grandparents’ Faith Café
The Grandparents’ Faith Café is a new initiative of the Catholic Grandparents Association which is taking place online once a month over Zoom. The Faith Café is a social and…
Read MoreNewsletter for February just published
My Dearest Grandparents, Great Grandparents and Friends, We are keeping all of you and your loved ones in our prayers as our world is still ravaged by Covid-19. It has…
Read MoreJoin us at the February Faith Café with special guest Bishop Fintan Monahan
The Grandparents’ Faith Café is a new initiative of the Catholic Grandparents Association which is taking place online once a month over Zoom. The Faith Café is a social and…
Read MoreLiving Christian Faith – Lenten Conversations at Knock Shrine
Ash Wednesday falls on 17 February this year and heralds the beginning of Lent 2021. This year Knock Shrine will host a new series of online discussions to help engage…
Read MoreArchbishop Michael Neary welcomes the World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, has welcomed the announcement by Pope Francis of the establishment of a World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly Archbishop Neary said,…
Read MoreReflections from the Grandparents’ Faith Café – Fr Bryan Shortall OFM Cap
The Catholic Grandparents’ Faith Café met virtually via Zoom on Tuesday 15 January. Grandparents and friends from across the world joined us to connect with each other and to listen…
Read More‘Amoris Laetitia Family’ – A special year to bear witness to family love
On 19 March 2021, the fifth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia, on the joy and beauty of familial love, Pope Francis will inaugurate the Year “Amoris Laetitia Family,”…
Read MoreAn invitation to the Grandparents’ Faith Café on Tuesday 12 January
The Faith Café is a new initiative of the Catholic Grandparents Association which is taking place online once a month over Zoom. Launching the initiative last December, Catherine Wiley, Founder…
Read MoreBambinelli Sunday at Home
The Blessing of the Bambinelli (Baby Jesus) is a tradition which began in Rome. Each year on the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), the Holy Father invites children to…
Read MoreShare #AGiftOfWisdom with young people this Christmas
“Dear young people,” wrote Pope Francis on the occasion of the 32nd World Youth Day, “you need the wisdom and the vision of the elderly. […] They will speak to…
Read MoreNovember Newsletter
My Dearest Grandparents, Great Grandparents and Friends, We are keeping all of you and your loved ones in our prayers at this difficult time for so many people who are…
Read MoreGrandparents: Zoom event on YOUR ministry
Grandparents form probably the largest and most active contingent serving the life of our parishes. They are our sacristans, passkeepers, readers, extraordinary ministers, catechists and more. Serving parishes like this…
Read MoreAugust Newsletter
My Dearest Grandparents, Great Grandparents and Friends, Greetings to each and every one of you in this beautiful blessed month of August, which has been dedicated to the Immaculate heart…
Read MoreNational Grandparents Pilgrimage
Sunday 13th September 2020 – BROADCAST LIVE 3PM KNOCK BASILICA National Grandparents Pilgrimage Sunday 13th September 2020 Broadcast Live 3pm Knock Basilica Taking place virtually at 3pm, Sunday 13th September…
Read MoreJuly 26th is Memorial Day of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne
July 26 is the Memorial Day of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, parents of Mary, Grandparents of Jesus Join with us in preparation for the celebration of the Memorial Day…
Read MoreLet us Pray for the Elderly – Join us on Facebook
Let us pray together for the elderly, especially those who are isolated or in rest homes and are afraid of dying alone. They are our roots. They gave us the…
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Read MoreLetter to Grandparents – Archbishop Michael Neary
Letter to Grandparents May the Risen Christ take care of you and yours wherever they may be. Click here to read Archbishop Michael Neary’s Letter
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Read MoreWatch Mass Online
Parish Church – click here Parish Church Live Stream Times A National Novena to Our Lady of Knock will take place from 17-25 March. We invite everyone to join with…
Read MoreThe Richness of many years speech- Rome 2020 by Catherine Wiley
The Richness of many years of life. Workshop: The Elderly, a Challenge and Opportunity for the family. Good Morning Everybody, We would like to thank Cardinal Farrell, Fr. Alexandra, Gabriella…
Read MoreCatherine Wiley Speech – Presidente de la Asociaci6n Cat6lica de los Abuelos, lrlanda
The Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life is competent in matters that pertain to the Apostolic See regarding the promotion of life, the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral…
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The Irish Catholic – Help grandchildren to see the true value of everyone – Bishop Doran
Grandparents can help children to understand the Faith and see that people must be valued for who they are, not simply what they can do, Elphin’s Bishop Kevin Doran has…
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 MoreNational Grandparents Pilgrimage Sunday, September 9th 2018, Our Lady of Knock Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo
Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo – Apostolic Nuncio Download: A4 Knock Poster 2018
Read More17th December 2017 – Pope’s Advice to Children: Talk to Grandparents, Elderly, God Meeting Sick Little Ones on His Birthday, Francis Stresses ‘Preserving Children’s Joy’
“Don’t sadden children. When children see that there are problems at home, that the parents quarrel, they suffer. Don’t sadden the children. They must always grow with joy.” The second…
Read More20th November 2017 Catherine Wiley introduced the CGA in China
20th November 2017 – Catherine Wiley introduced the CGA in China. The concept of a Ministry for grandparents was greeted with great enthusiasm and we are looking forward to our first…
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…
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