In 2022, the second “World Day For Grandparents and the Elderly” will take place on Sunday, July 24. On this day, visit an elderly person who is alone.

In his Message for the Second World Day For Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis wrote:

Dear grandparents, dear elderly persons, we are called to be artisans of the revolution of tenderness, so that together we can set the world free from the spectre of loneliness and the demon of war.

In 2021, Pope Francis established a “World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly”, to take place each year on the fourth Sunday in July. This date was chosen because it is close to the feast day of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.

Plenary Indulgence

For a second year in a row, Plenary Indulgence can be gained by those who participate in the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly by reaching out to an elderly person. Download the flyer (links are to the Diocese of Fargo website):

2022 Indulgence
Flyer (in color) 2022 Indulgence
Flyer (Black & White)

Catechesis on Old Age

Since February 2022, Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience catecheses have been reflections on old age. He has given 15 talks through the end of of June 2022. The catechesis is available online from the Vatican website. It has also been compiled into a downloadable PDF document for those who do not have access to or prefer not to read the texts on a web browser:

Pope Francis’
Catechesis on Old Age

For additional resources, visit the Diocese of Fargo World Day For Grandparents and the Elderly page.