Strength can be found in frailty of old age, pope says June 22, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Elderly Christians are called to bear witness to the strength that comes from God, especially when moments of frailty and weakness make them dependent on others, Pope Francis said.
Discarding elderly a ‘betrayal’ of humanity, pope says June 15, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Seniors, Vatican, World News People have a responsibility to care for the elderly and cherish their wisdom rather than regard them as a burden on society, Pope Francis said.
Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly May 31, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 24 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
Pope tells grandparents to leave grandkids their legacy of wisdom May 11, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis told older people to use retirement as a time to serve others and to sow the seeds of their wisdom.
Taking care of Mom and Dad May 11, 2022By Maureen Pratt Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Seniors This month and next, as we celebrate all mothers and fathers, many of us will be in the blessed but challenging position of helping our parents navigate their older years, when human fragility can bring on sometimes all-encompassing vulnerability.
Religious orders launch initiative to care for sisters with dementia May 11, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, World News Sister Jane Wakahiu, a member of the Little Sisters of St. Francis and head of the Catholic Sisters Initiative at the Hilton Foundation, announced May 9 that the foundation was providing $5 million to help launch the Catholic Sisters Cognitive Impairment-Alzheimer’s Global Initiative.
Centenarians share their secrets to a long-lasting life November 17, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors Robert J. McAllister and Sylvia George have each lived more than a century full of faith, career success and family love. And both remain active today.
I found the treasure in a field August 30, 2021By Sister Constance Veit Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Seniors If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to do something truly counter-cultural and if you want to find fulfillment, cherish the elderly.
Preparedness, communication merit high marks for Catholic Charities’ nursing home July 26, 2021By Matthew Liptak Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received one of its highest approval ratings from clients during the year of the pandemic, according to an annual survey by the Maryland Health Care Commission.
Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, pope says July 25, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Seniors, Vatican, World News Older people are not “leftovers” to be discarded; rather, they continue to be precious nourishment for families, young people and communities, Pope Francis said in the homily he wrote for the Mass marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Healthy roots: Elderly provide secure foundation for future generations July 24, 2021By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is a call for the faithful to flex their wings and be those “angels,” who care, console and caress.
Married 50 years, Towson grandparents are rooted in faith July 24, 2021By Karen Sampson Hoffman Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, It's about love, Local News, News, Seniors Stephen is a retired Baltimore City Schools administrator and Sandy is a former dental assistant and daycare worker. Raising children and taking active roles in their church community has kept them busy but they have always found time for one another.
