Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which took place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021. In 2022, the celebration will fall on Sunday 24 July, the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by… Continue reading
Pope Francis has been giving insightful reflections on OLD AGE in his catecheses during the weekly General Audiences since 23rd February 2022. He has spoken on many aspects of the meaning and value of old age in the light of God’s word. Looking at a range of aspects of old… Continue reading
Watch the overview video above and read through the inspiring and thought-provoking talks below: Keith Albans shares ‘items for our AGE-enda to help us work at growing old’ Pippa Bonner shares insights from her encounters as a Pastoral Worker in a care home. Helen Reid shares thoughts on the older generation… Continue reading
Life Transitions Health App Workshop There is an exciting opportunity to help develop and test a new Life Transitions App. East Sussex County Council and the University of Leeds are working together on a new ‘Life Transitions Health App’ to help people prepare for significant changes in later life such as retiring, moving home,… Continue reading
Rev Dr Keith Albans explores some ‘items for our AGE-enda to help us work at growing old’ Adapted from a talk given by Keith at our event on 26th April 2022 at Wheeler Hall, Leeds. Although the mountaineer and the downhill skier share a similar setting for their activities, and… Continue reading
Pippa Bonner shares insights from her encounters as a Pastoral Worker with older people. Adapted from a talk given by Pippa at our event on 26th April 2022 at Wheeler Hall, Leeds. I am an older person (a younger older person, rather than an older, older person,) and a Catholic… Continue reading
Dr Helen Reid (Leeds Church Institute) shares thoughts on the older generation as a ‘pivot generation’ Adapted from a talk given by Helen at our event on 26th April 2022. Here we have an example of people in older age who experienced fulfilment in later life. They had always lived… Continue reading
A short personal reflection by Gaynor Hammond Adapted from the Closing Reflection given by Gaynor at our event on 26th April 2022. When I think about old age, it is still – somewhere over there!! Till I get my aches and pains, or I hit a brick wall and occasionally… Continue reading
A poignant poem/prayer written and kindly shared by Sr Kate Holmstrom SHCJ. “Weep not for me, but for your children.” We are the women of Jerusalem. We were standing by the Way of the Cross. But we weep both for you, dear Lord, And for our children. We weep for… Continue reading
We hope you will enjoy a meaningful and joyous time this Easter, perhaps more able to join with your local community in person than the last two years. Here are some additional resources online for your enrichment. Leeds Cathedral at Easter You can join in with the Masses and services… Continue reading
