ABOUT THE CATENIANS
Discover who we are, how we began, and what we do now.
Family picnic in London, May 2022
A supportive community of likeminded people who are there for you
Each local branch (or Circle, as we call them) provides a varied social programme for all ages. Regular, relaxed events – think sporting activities, quiz nights, family fun days, charity fundraisers, business networking, and other social events – provide friendship, advice, opportunities, care, a listening ear and, if necessary, financial support.
Being part of the Catenian community
“I express my gratitude to all those dedicated Catenians who make such a tremendous difference to the lives of so many”
Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Being part of the Catenian community
“I express my gratitude to all those dedicated Catenians who make such a tremendous difference to the lives of so many”
Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Being part of the Catenian community
The Catenian Association is all about forming lasting friendships and connecting with people who share your values.
John, 32 – Catenian since 2016
Being part of the Catenian community
The Catenian Association is all about forming lasting friendships and connecting with people who share your values.
John, 32 – Catenian since 2016
Being part of the Catenian community
“The Catenian Association is more than just a place to meet new people – it’s a place to form lasting friendships. I’ve met some of my closest friends through this club, and I know they’ll be there for me no matter what.”
Stephan – Catenian since 2019
Being part of the Catenian community
“The Catenian Association is more than just a place to meet new people – it’s a place to form lasting friendships. I’ve met some of my closest friends through this club, and I know they’ll be there for me no matter what.”
Stephan – Catenian since 2019
Becoming a Catenian
“Our Catholic Faith is the ‘glue’ that binds us together. I feel I am a member of two families – my own and the Catenian family. Good friends, great fun and enjoyable company are the chief characteristics of my 24 years as a Catenian.”
Andrew – Catenian since 1999
Becoming a Catenian
“Our Catholic Faith is the ‘glue’ that binds us together. I feel I am a member of two families – my own and the Catenian family. Good friends, great fun and enjoyable company are the chief characteristics of my 24 years as a Catenian.”
Andrew – Catenian since 1999
Catenian Association partners:
Catenians are proud to partner with many other Catholic organisations
Catenian
Association partners:
Catenians are proud to partner with many other Catholic organisations
Giving back, together
Christian charity is fundamental to our members, and so charity has always been a fundamental part of the Catenians. We were founded with a prime focus on the provision of development, training and opportunity for Catholic youth throughout the world. Today our members continue that support led by our own special-purpose charity the Catenian Bursary Fund.
But our charitable efforts don’t stop there – our Groups, Circle and Provinces also support many other local charitable causes, both Christian and secular, and in the past year throughout the UK alone, they raised over £272,000 for local charities.
Read more about our charitable work.
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‘I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons.’
Cardinal St John Henry Newman
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