4th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The Holy Father’s message underscores this year’s theme for the Day: “Do not cast me off in my old age” (Psalm 71:9). His Holiness invites the Catholic faithful to reflect on the loneliness of the elderly, encouraging us to “take a new path” and to spend time with them, “acknowledging their unique role in the family, in society and in the Church…”
Official 2024 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Prayer - EN
Official 2024 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Prayer - FR
Catechesis on Old Age (20 minute read about catechesis with seniors) from 2022 - EN
Catechesis on Old Age (20 minute read about catechesis with seniors) from 2022 – FR
The Caress and the Smile - Meeting of Pope Francis with Grandparents, the Elderly and grandchildren, Address of His Holiness Pope Francis – FR
September Saints
St. Gregory the Great - September 3
St. Gregory the Great is the patron saint of scientists and philosophers.
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St. Peter Claver - September 9
St. Peter Claver is the patron saint of African Americans, slaves, African missions, Colombia, comedians, communication workers, interracial justice, and seafarers
St. John Chrysostom - September 13
St. John Chrysostom is the patron saint of preachers.
St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian - September 16
St. Cornelius is the patron saint of those with epilepsy, earaches, and fevers. St Cyprian is the patron saint of Algeria and North Africa.
St. Robert Bellarmine - September 17
St. Robert Bellarmine is the patron saint of catechists, catechumens, canonists, and canon lawyers.
St. Hildegard of Bingen - September 18
St. Hildegard of Bingen is the patron saint of ecology as well as musicians and writers.
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St. Januarius - September 19
St. Januarius is the patron saint of Naples.
St. Andrew Kim Tae-Gon - September 20
St. Andrew Kim Tae-Gon is the patron saint of Korean clergy.
St. Matthew, the Apostle - September 21
St. Matthew the Apostle is the patron saint of bankers and tax officials.
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St. Pius of Pietrelcina (St. Padre Pio) - September 23
St. Pius of Pietrelcina is the patron saint of Civil Defense volunteers, stress Relief, and adolescents.
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St. Cosmas and St. Damian - September 25
St. Cosmas and St. Damian are the patron saints of physicians, surgeons, and pharmacists.
St. Jean de Brebeuf and St. Isaac Jogues - September 26
St. Jean de Brebeuf is the patron saint of Canada. St. Isaac Jogues is the patron saint of North America and missionaries.
St. Vincent de Paul - September 27
St. Vincent de Paul is the patron saint of embroiderers, gardeners, florists, people who are harassed for their piety, and those suffering family problems.
St. Lawrence (Lorenzo) Ruiz and Companions - September 28
St. Lawrence Ruiz is the patron saint of Filipino youth, the Philippines, people working overseas, and altar servers.
St. Wenceslaus - September 28
St. Wenceslas patron saint of the Bohemian people and of the former Czechoslovakia.
St. Jerome - September 30
St. Jerome is the patron saint of translators, librarians, and encyclopedists.