Pilgrimages
The Grandparents Pilgrimage was inspired by an idea to honour and thank St Joachim and St Anne, parents of Mary, Grandparents of Jesus and all Grandparents alive and dead, for all they have done for us down through the ages, particularly in the transmission of the Faith.
Grandparents’ vital contributions were never as important as they are now in these challenging times to our families, our Church and all of society. Grandparents have no agenda, they simply want the best for their grandchildren. The vocation of Grandparents is rooted in love.
We encourage Grandparents and Catholic Shrines everywhere to organise Pilgrimages for Grandparents. Pope John Paul II said “Shrines of Our Lady are the natural place for families to go on Pilgrimage to pray and to give thanks.”
The launch of The Catholic Grandparents Association at the 3rd National
Grandparents Pilgrimage at Our Lady Of Knock Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo.
Grandparents Pilgrimage at Our Lady Of Knock Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo.
