WORLD DAY OF CHILDREN – 25th & 26th May 2024. World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – Sunday 28th July 2024. The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to call attention to the fact that, sadly, loneliness is the bitter lot in life of many elderly people, so often the victims of the throw-away culture. To mark this day, the National Commission for Marriage and Family and Life are hosting a Mass on 28th July 2024 at the National Marian Shrine in Carfin at 3pm.