The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on Sunday 28 July – the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this year’s celebration is: “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9).

On, July 28/29, Catholics around the world will be invited to take time to reflect on the great heritage and wisdom passed on by their grandparents and the elderly and their role in passing on the faith.