WHO WE ARE

We are a network of Catholic men and families who meet regularly to enjoy each other’s company and to help and support each other throughout the world.

Founded in 1908 in  Manchester England, Catenians can now be found in many countries and today are active throughout the world including Australia, Bangladesh, Channel Islands, England, India, Ireland, Malta, Nazareth, Scotland, South Africa, Wales and Zimbabwe.

Each local branch (or Circle as we call them) provides a varied social program for all ages. We meet monthly and arrange activities for our members and families: meals together, barbecues, coffee mornings, picnics, walking groups, golf, visits to the theatre and sporting events are all popular. We provide friendship, advice, opportunities, care, a listening ear, and if necessary, financial support.

Many of our members are active in their parishes in a variety of roles including but not restricted to being acolytes, musicians, proclaimers, maintenance tasks, Parish Councillors, Finance committee members plus a lot more.

Many Circles raise money for local charities as well as supporting the Association’s in-house charities: the Benevolent Fund which supports members and their families, the Bursary Fund which sponsors young people in projects contributing to wider society at home and abroad, and the Province 20 Youth Support Project which provide grants to young people to attend World Youth Day, assist in immersion trips to Aboriginal communities and scholarships to students attending University.

There is much to tell you about the Catenians. We’d love to meet you and make you welcome. Just contact us and we will introduce you to a local Circle.