Third World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

"Let us not forget our Grandparents and Elderly, for so often we have been lifted up, felt loved and been healed within, all thanks to their care. Let us grow together; let us strive forward together. The Lord will bless our journey!" - Pope Francis

In 2021, Pope Francis established the celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly on the fourth Sunday of July, near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus (July 26). The theme for the 2023 celebration selected by the pope is "His mercy is from age to age" (Luke 1:50).

The U.S. bishops have approved the transfer of the celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in the U.S. to the first weekend after Labor Day in September to coincide with National Grandparents (and the Elderly) Day in the United States as many local communities, schools, and parishes have celebrated for some time.

 Holy Father's message for this year's observance:

Tha Vatican: Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly