Dicastery events
Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated throughout the universal Church.
The theme chosen by the Holy Father for the occasion is "In old age they will still bear fruit" (Psalm 92:15) Read all >
Working Conditions in the Associations. A Service in Justice and Charity
The meeting is part of the path of accompaniment and dialogue maintained with the various international associations recognized or established by the Dicastery, is a customary time of listening and sharing, as well as of formation
Way of the Cross of Families
A Way of the Cross written and made by families, on the occasion of the Amoris Laetitia Year and in view of the Tenth World Meeting of Families. It was wanted by Pope Francis, who returned to lead the rite on Good Friday from the Colosseum, in Rome
Letter to Married Couples
Pope Francis gives a letter to all married couples on the occasion of the "Amoris Laetitia" Family Year
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A series of videos on the faith and ecclesial involvement of persons with disabilities.
During the Amoris Laetitia Family Year, a series of videos on the faith and ecclesial involvement of persons with disabilities will be made available. Read all >
An initiative of the"Amoris Laetitia Family Year” to help focus pastoral attention on the formation and education of the little ones in the family Read all >
Rosary for the Family
Praying the Holy Rosary is a special time to share with one’s family members
The Rosary for the Family- launched on Oct. the 7th, has been carefully created by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network and the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Read all >
Authority and Responsibilities of Governance in Lay Aggregations
To reflect on the theme “The responsibility of governance in lay aggregations. An ecclesial service”
“This is the first fruit of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year, a gift to the whole Church that is destined to continue into the future..." Read all >
Did you know that, in the Year of St. Joseph, a Plenary Indulgence is being offered to families and engaged couples? Read all >
Forum: “Where are we with Amoris Laetitia?"
Strategies for the pastoral application of Pope Francis' Exhortation
From 9 to 12 June 2021, gathering the heads of offices for family pastoral ministry from Bishops’ Conferences, International Movements and Family Associations. Read all >
A series of ten videos in which the Holy Father will explain the chapters of the Apostolic Exhortation, along with families who will give witness by sharing some aspects of their daily lives. Read all >
1 - 8 - 15 - 22 October 2020 Read all >
The richness of many years of life
1st International Conference on the Pastoral Care of the Elderly
29-31 January, 2020 Read all >
Annual Meeting with Associations and Movements
Dicastery's annual meeting with leaders and representatives of ecclesial associations and movements
13th June, 2019 Read all >
23-25 May, 2019 Read all >
The Young, Faith, and Vocational Discernement
Annual Meeting with the general moderators of lay associations, ecclesial movements and new communities
Rome, 19 June 2018 Read all >