Published July 20, 2021, 9:55 AM Lipa, Batangas Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Family and Life, cited the valuable and important role played by grandparents and the elderly in every family and in the society as a whole. Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera (CFC Global) “The elderly are symbols of history who help mold every member of the family to become a good citizen in the community where he lives. They also inspire us to deepen our faith and to strengthen our spiritual life,” Garcera said. Pope Francis has designated July 25 as the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, a day before the feast of Saints Joachim and Ann, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus.