The last time I wrote a Lent Reflection for Growing Old Grace-fully we were in the throes of the Covid global pandemic. Now we see war and struggles around the world in Ukraine, Gaza, the West Bank and Israel, the Sudan, Nigeria, and so many countries globally. Each is unique… Continue reading
Dr Frances Norton, Pastoral Worker for Older People at Mary Mother of God Parish in Bradford has done her first report, which gives an excellent account of the amazing work she has been doing. The Pastoral Worker for Older People is a project proposed and commissioned by Growing Old Grace-fully and funded… Continue reading
The Growing Old Grace-fully Annual Review 2025 gives an account of our activities in 2025. Carol Burns, Growing Old Grace-fully Chair of Trustees gives an overview in her Chair’s Report. There is also a first report from the Dr. Frances Norton, Pastoral Worker for Older People at Mary Mother of… Continue reading
Growing Old Grace-fully produces a handy calendar of key dates in 2026 related to older people and later life. This can help parishes and other communities plan specific events around Feasts in the Church calendar or national events related to later life and older people. Our mission is to enhance… Continue reading
We wish a Happy Christmas to all from Growing Old Grace-fully. This Christmas, we give thanks for the hope born in Bethlehem – the baby Jesus and a light that shines at every stage of life, even if we cannot always see it, when our eyes are turned towards the… Continue reading
Growing Old Grace-fully is looking for an energetic self-starter to work on a freelance basis assisting the development of a new project supporting spiritual and emotional needs of unpaid Carers in the Catholic Diocese of Leeds. The appointee will build upon the work of the Growing Old Gracefully project which… Continue reading
As we enter this holy season of Advent, we reflect as people who have travelled many years and gathered much wisdom along the way. This Advent is in the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, with us invited as Pilgrims of Hope to remain anchored in the hope of Jesus Christ and… Continue reading
There is a day trip to visit the Hidden Gem Shrine of Our Lady of Manchester on Saturday 13th December, organised by Mary Mother of God Parish in Bradford, but with the invitation extended to Growing Old Grace-fully supporters and subscribers (subject to availability). The trip is being organised by… Continue reading
On Wednesday 8th October 2025, Growing Old Grace-fully welcomed people to Cathedral Hall, formerly Wheeler Hall, a beautiful, accessible space behind Leeds Cathedral, for a morning of reflection as part of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. After registration and welcome refreshments, Carol Burns, Growing Old Grace-fully’s… Continue reading
Our Lady and All Saints parish, Otley, is hosting in-person dementia training, focused on how to support people living with dementia, on Saturday 15th November 2025 10.45am – 1.00pm. This free workshop is aimed at parishes and parishioners in the Wharfedale Deanery, but is open to all. It will take… Continue reading
