Sts. Joachim and Anne

Patron Saints of Grandparents

Sts. Joachim and Anne are the names traditionally attributed to the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. The feast day reminds the faithful that our Christian mission is intergenerational and that the young or old we all have gifts and talents that we bring to the Body of Christ.

Catholic Apostolate Center Blog Posts on Sts. Joachim and Anne

• Walking With the Saints This July

• A Family of Faith

• Saints Anne & Joachim

Pilgrimage Sites in the United States

• St. Ann Church and National Shrine — Metairie, LA

• St. Anne Shrine of Fall River — Fall River, MA

• St. Ann's Monastery and Shrine Basilica — Scranton, PA

• Saint Anne's Shrine — Isle La Motte, VT