From the archives — World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged in Newark.
Tag: World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope to young people: To tackle life’s ups and downs, look to the elderly
VATICAN CITY — The Gospel calls Christians to bring the elderly to the center of their lives and away from the margins of families, politics, and financial markets that banish them … Learn More
Elderly or homebound can still participate in parish life
At one time in my life, I volunteered to bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners directly from Sunday Mass. I would arrive at the person’s house with the consecrated hosts … Learn More
Vatican offers indulgence for visiting elderly, celebrating grandparents day
VATICAN CITY — Catholics who celebrate the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly July 23 can receive a plenary indulgence, which is a remission of the temporal punishment due … Learn More
