Helping to pass on the faith and keep prayer at the heart of family life

Catholic Schools Week

February 3, 2012

Catholic Schools Week in Ireland was launched in St. Mary’s College, Dundalk, Co. Louth on Thursday 26th January with a special liturgy.  Some of the students and teachers gave witness…

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Congratulations to Fr. Richard

February 3, 2012

We were absolutely delighted to hear the news that Fr. Richard, Knock Shrine was appointed as new Parish Priest of Knock in succession to the late Msgr. Joseph Quinn. 

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Monsignor Joseph Quinn

January 25, 2012

The Catholic Grandparents Association were very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Msgr. Joseph Quinn, yesterday.  Msgr. Quinn was a very good friend to everyone at the CGA since…

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Granny Anne

December 21, 2011

Jesus’ Grandmother is the Christmas figure that time forgot.  If we can bring her back into our communities, she can be a source of strength for the family – especially…

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GRANDPARENTS DAY IN LIVERPOOL

December 13, 2011

‘GRANDPARENTS DAY IN LIVERPOOL’  will be celebrated by a Grandparents’ Mass to be held on Sunday 18th December at 11 am in the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King,…

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Last chance to enter our prize for a 2 night break in Westport

November 29, 2011

We are delighted to let you know that the winner of our competition for the 2 night B&B and one evening meal in the Castlecourt Hotel for 2 people was…

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CGA FOUNDER ADDRESSES EUROPEAN SHRINE DIRECTORS CONFERENCE

October 11, 2011

The founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association, Catherine Wiley, has addressed the annual conference of the European Shrine Directors in Walsingham.  Ms Wiley urged Shrine Directors to host annual Grandparents…

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CGA TO ATTEND LOURDES PILGRIMAGE LATER THIS MONTH

October 11, 2011

The CGA has been invited and will attend the Rendez-Vous Familles pilgrimage in Lourdes at the end of the month (Oct 29-30).  The pilgrimage is a celebration of the generations…

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Pope Benedict’s Universal Prayer for Grandparents – Irish

September 27, 2011
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STANDING ROOM ONLY FOR GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK!

September 13, 2011

It was standing room only at the Basilica of Our Lady of Knock last Sunday for the annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage organised by the Catholic Grandparents Association.  Homilist, Fr Benny…

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