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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Spring Issue – April 2020

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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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…

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…

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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