Resources for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2022
Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which took place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021. In 2022, the celebration will fall on Sunday…
Read MoreMessage of Pope Francis for the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
“In old age they will still bear fruit” (Psalm 92:15) Dear Friends, “In old age they will still bear fruit” (Ps 92:15). These words of the Psalmist are glad tidings,…
Read MorePope Francis at General Audience: The beauty of bonds that unite generations
In his continuing catechesis on the meaning and value of old age in the light of God’s word, Pope Francis today, Wednesday 27 April, reflected on the figure of the…
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Easter 2022 Newsletter: We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song!
I am delighted to bring you the Easter 2022 edition of our newsletter. Click below to download it. CGA NEWSLETTER EASTER 2022 I take this opportunity to wish all of…
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Pope Francis appeals for Easter truce in Ukraine
As the war wages on in Ukraine and the massacres continue, Pope Francis has appealed for a truce in the war-ravaged nation this Easter. During his remarks following his Angelus…
Read MoreApril 2022 Ministry Resource available for download
Each month we publish a monthly Ministry Resource to offer snippets of news and suggested themes for discussion during Ministry meetings. The April issue is now available to view or…
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Pastoral kit for the World Meeting of Families 2022 now available
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has made available a Pastoral Kit for dioceses and parishes to assist with the local celebration of the 10th World Meeting of Families,…
Read MoreApril Faith Café 2022 to focus on the wellbeing and empowerment of Grandparents
The Grandparents’ Faith Café will open again online on Tuesday 12 April. The CGA is delighted to announce Tara Rafter as guest speaker. She will speak on the theme of ‘The wellbeing and…
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Pray and Fast for Peace this Lent – Archbishop Eamon Martin
Archbishop Eamon Martin is encouraging families to pray together and fast for peace this Lent. Archbishop Martin was speaking as he launched the #LivingLent social media initiative for Lent 2022. …
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Pope Francis’ launches new Catechesis series on the meaning and value of old age
Pope Francis has begun a new catechesis series on the meaning and value of old age. The 85 year old Pontiff began the series at his weekly General Audience on…
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