World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Pope Francis has proclaimed the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July each year – July 25 in 2021. The Day is marked near the feast of Sts Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. Parishes, schools, aged care facilities and other ministries are encouraged to find creative ways to celebrate the contribution of older people to their families and communities. Access resources for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly below (resources will be available on July 15). Australian Catholics urged to celebrate grandparents, older people (media release) Pope Francis' message for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (online version) Pope Francis' message for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (PDF version) Prayer for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Liturgy Notes (including Prayers of the Faithful) Pastoral Guidelines (including information on the Plenary Indulgence) Banner -- Website Banner -- Social media Social media graphic
