NEXT WEEK IS WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENT AND ELDELY 2026: I will never forget you” (Is 49:15) is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which seeks to emphasize how God’s love for every person is never lacking, even in the fragility of old age.
Taken from the book of the prophet Isaiah, the chosen verse is intended to be a message of consolation and hope for all grandparents and the elderly, especially those who live in solitude or who feel forgotten. At the same time, it is a reminder to families and ecclesial communities not to forget them, recognizing in them a valuable presence and a blessing.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, established by Pope Francis in 2021, is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July, and offers an opportunity to bring the Church closer to the elderly and to acknowledge their contribution to families and communities. This year, the date coincides with the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Sunday 26 July 2026.
To celebrate World day for Grandparents and the elderly, there will be cakes with tea/coffee in the parish hall after Sunday Masses.