The Archdiocese of Bhopal, joining the Universal Church, celebrated the World Grandparents / Elderly day on Sunday by honoring the elders of the parishes and institutions following the Covid-19 norms.
Despite the prevailing situation of the pandemic, Archbishop earnestly urged all the priests and faithful to celebrate Grandparents / Elders' day meaningfully while honoring the elderly people of your respective parish and institution.
The Archbishop said in his message that " Our Holy Father decided to celebrate this day to assure the Elders and Grandparents that the whole Church is close to them, cares for them, loves them and does not want to leave them alone.”
Fr Maria Stephen, the PRO said to the reporters that all the churches had taken seriously the message of the Archbishop and honoured all the elders especially the Grand parents of Catholic Christian families/ communities.
The Public Relations Office and its team visited the old age homes and distributed fruits and clothes to pay respect to the elders. The Universal Catholic Church celebrated World Day for grandparents and Elderly with the theme – I am with you always.
Pope Francis has decided to institute the Church-wide celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly as the consequence of the widespread pandemic '19.
Starting this year, it will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.