World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Francis names first World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

Celebrate the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly! The theme for this celebration will be “I am with you always” (Mt 28:20).

A blessing of Grandparents is available for use at mass or at home.

Prayer for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

“Grandparents are the ring linking generations, to transmit to young people the experience of life and faith.”
Pope Francis (2021)