Pope imparts blessing on Catholic Grandparents Association

The Catholic Grandparents Association, launched in Knock Shrine last year, has been formally blessed by Pope Benedict XV1.
The Papal Blessing has been greeted by Co. Mayo woman Catherine Wiley, the founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association and the National Grandparents Pilgrimage.
The text of the blessing was recently received at the offices of the Association in [...]

Over 400 Grandparents and family members celebrate in Westport Church

There was “a very special atmosphere” in St Mary’s Church, Westport, on Monday last when over 400 grandparents and family members gathered to celebrate the feast day of the grandparents of Jesus.

Grandparents to address weekend Masses in Aughagower

Mass-goers in Aughagower will this weekend (July 10th/11th) hear speakers from the newly-formed Catholic Grandparents Association, as part of an effort to establish a branch of the organisation in the parish.

Castlebar grandparents organise special Grandparents Mass

Grandparents in Castlebar are organising a special Grandparents Mass to celebrate the anniversary of the grandparents of Jesus – and young and old are invited to join in.

Catholic Grandparents Association in drive to establish local branches

The Catholic Grandparents Association, officially launched at last year’s National Grandparents Pilgrimage in Knock Shrine, is now actively setting up branches in parishes throughout Mayo, Galway and Roscommon.

The launch of One Life, One Call, One Response, June 2010.

“Because we are a people formed, nurtured and sent on mission by the Eucharist, Vocation must be at the heart and core of who we are and what we are”
- Archbishop Neary at the launch of One Life, One Call, One Response, June 2010.
“In an age of anger and anxiety people look for and are [...]

Grandparents Day in Westport to attract large crowd

Grandparents and their families from all over the Archdiocese of Tuam are expected to converge on Westport for a special Grandparents Day on Monday, July 26th, the feast day of the grandparents of Jesus.

Grandparents to address weekend Masses in Achill

Mass-goers at four Achill churches will next weekend (July 3rd/4th) hear speakers from the newly-formed Catholic Grandparents Association, as part of an effort to establish a branch of the organisation in the parish.

Over 10,000 expected for annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage in Knock

Over 10,000 grandmothers and grandfathers are expected to converge on Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo, this September for the largest pilgrimage of its type in the world – and 13 year-old Ireland’s Got Talent winner Chloe Coyle will perform with her mentor Dana as part of the celebration. 

Grandparents Pilgrimage

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