grandparents

Wednesday, September 18

An elderly woman in war-torn Ukraine receives support from a local charity.

Pope Francis calls for ‘tender love’ of elderly

Parishes are being asked to mark the Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday July 28.

Grandparents a treasure to cherish

The valuable role older members of the Church play in their families and forming the faith of the younger generation will be honoured in parishes around the Archdiocese later this month.

Nadia and Gianni Moretti of Prospect with their grandchild Priscilla, 3, at the playgroup held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Henley Beach.

Faith across the ages

They have been described by Pope Francis as a ‘gift’ and a ‘treasure’ and there is no doubt that Catholic grandparents are playing a significant role when it comes to the faith formation of the young in the Church.