The Annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage celebrating the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on Sunday 26th July at Knock Shrine, commencing at 2.30 pm with the anointing of the sick. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin.This is the fifth year of the newest celebration in the liturgical calendar for us Catholics. Think of how your family might mark this special occasion! As grandparents and grandchildren enjoy their summer holidays, savouring the precious gift of life and love shared together let us come before God giving thanks for the gift of grandchildren and grandparents .