Life takes many wondrous forms. To live a seasoned life is to welcome both sun and shadow, love and loss, and to seek meaning in everything. Senior adults are those among us who, because of their many years of living, better understand and appreciate life in its many wondrous forms.

A person entering into this stage of life is often faced with a variety of changes: retirement, possible change of living situation, renegotiating financial plans, and an abundance of leisure time, among others. After many years of steady work, seniors often have many free hours to fill with family, volunteer work, travel, and personal reflection.

Our office provides programming and services that can help make the senior years seasoned with hope, tutored by wisdom, and filled with joy.

Annual Diocesan Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrations
Each year couples who are celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary are invited to a Mass presided over by a bishop, usually on a Fall afternoon. Couples may invite their families to be a part of the celebration, which includes renewal of wedding vows. A reception with light refreshments follows. For the date and location go to the event page.

Annual Conference on Aging
Every Spring the Diocesan Commission on Aging presents a conference for seniors and professionals who work with the aging population. This conference takes place at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston.  

One Hundredth Birthday Scroll
People are living longer today. It is not unusual for someone you know to be celebrating their one hundredth birthday. In order to honor these people, Bishop Valero, the chairperson of the Diocesan Commission on the Elderly, has prepared a special scroll and blessing which will be personalized for them.

Please contact the Family Life/Respect Life Office regarding the above events at (718) 229-8001 ext. 342.