Explore the ways in which we work together and support one another.

We work hand in hand with different Catholic parishes, schools, and organisations to create a vibrant ecosystem of faith and service. Together, we celebrate our shared values, through regular monthly meetings and provide resources for spiritual pilgrimages, charity, and community building.

Providing supportive friendship for over 50 years, the Catenian Association has a focus on the future and the busy, modern lives of its members. The Catenians originated as a lay association of Catholic men who met to share friendship and mutual support at a time when UK society and government still actively discriminated against them.

As society evolved, the Catenian Association adapted. We now invite all Catholic men to join our global community of members and their families, offering a genuine sense of belonging and connection.

Interested?  Considering joining us?  We welcome applications from all Catholic men, and you apply for membership to your local Circle or Group.  Find your nearest Circle and use the response form to get in touch so we can have a real person tell you, face-to-face, and with absolutely no obligation, just what it means to be a Catenian and how being a member will benefit both you and your family.  You might as well find out.  What’s to lose?

Our Story

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Founded in 1908 in Manchester, we’ve grown to be a global organisation. Head over to a large number of countries across the world, and you’ll find active networks throughout. For example, Ireland, Australia, Malta, India, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Nazareth all have vibrant and welcoming Circles spread far and wide. Find out more about joining or visiting them here.

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