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What is the Catenian Association ?
Simply put, the Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of ‘practising’ Catholic gentlemen who meet socially, at least once a month, at local branches or ‘Circles”. Members refer to each other as ‘brothers’, reflecting the mutual support and sharing of common values that is found within the Association. The Association’s name is derived from the Latin word “Catena” (a chain) with the Circles being the links in the chain and the emblem denoting a continuous chain of links surrounding a cross.
To the catholic man, the way is open to play an increasingly influential part in the life of the church, but also of the wider Christian community. It is from a growing awareness of these facts that the Catenian Association draws its interest and influence for members.
Those laymen who enjoyed the advantages of a catholic atmosphere in their upbringing and schooling are likely to miss it in their middle and senior years unless they have taken care to preserve and extend their catholic contacts, On the other hand, the convert to the Faith will be anxious to introduce himself into an atmosphere where the wholehearted practice of their religion is the background against which Catholic gentlemen meet socially.
Numerous societies are available for those of the laity who wish to foster a personal interest or who place special emphasis on some aspect of the church’s work.. But even when a particular need is catered for in this way, the Catholic layman will still seek opportunities to meet his social as well as spiritual peers. The Catenian Association provides precisely such an opportunity. It does this in an informal and relaxed manner which can be appreciated not only by the members but also by their wives and families on various occasions.
The Catenian Association was founded in Manchester in 1908 and has now spread throughout Great Britain and overseas. There are flourishing Circles in Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. There are now over three hundred and thirty Circles and over 12,000 members, all of whom accept their colleagues as brothers and address them as such.
The local branches of the Association are known as Circles. Each Circle holds a formal monthly meeting (at which prayers are said regularly for the sick and the dead), followed always by a social gathering. Every member is expected to attend his monthly meeting if he possibly can. There are also periodic meetings of the provincial organisations and larger social and spiritual events.
A number of Circles within a local area are governed by ‘Province’. It is responsible for :-
- supervision of existing Circles and development of new ones.
- coordination of social activities and administrative matters.
- correct observance of regulations.
The Province encourages recruitment of candidates of adequate standard and the general well-being of all members and Circles within its jurisdiction. Annual functions organised by Province are:-
Day of Reflection - spiritual event
Golf Day - social and sporting event
President’s Mass - spiritual, followed by a social event
Dinner Dance - social event
Picnic - social event
Annual General Meeting - administrative and social event
See Events section for details of above events and those organised by Circles.
Aims
- To foster brotherly love among the members.
- To develop social bonds among the members and their families.
- To advance the interest of members and their dependants by individual or collective action.
- To advance the interests of young Catholics and to assist them in the choice or pursuit of a career.
- To establish, maintain and administer benevolent funds.
Joining the Catenian Association gives you the chance to:-
- Meet and mix other ‘practicing’ Catholic gentlemen with similar values.
- Become part of a close community offering lifelong support and friendship.
- Be part of a group that helps each other and their families in their respective careers.
- Provide your family with opportunities for friendship and social activity.
The Association is non-political and is not a fund raising agent or Catholic action pressure group.
Meetings
A Circle enjoys a high degree of autonomy in the management of its own affairs. Catenians are free at any time to visit any Circle, a privilege which is encouraged and freely exercised. A Circle's activities are mainly social and can be anything from a dinner with a guest speaker to a family day trip. Many of the activities are family oriented, providing excellent opportunities for developing family friendships.
As a member you are also given details of all Circles' meetings around the country. You are encouraged to attend other Circles' meetings when you can. This can make a business trip away from home more sociable and gives you the opportunity to meet Catenians in other areas. It also means that should you move house you can immediately be part of the local Catholic community.
Membership is generally drawn from surrounding parishes through the sponsorship by members or recommendation from the clergy. The minimum age for entry is twenty one. An applicant is given ample opportunity to understand what commitments he will be expected to undertake and be given guidance as to the standards prevailing in the Circle he hopes to join and the consequent expense to its members.
Membership
Requirements for membership are:-
- You must be and remain, a practising member of the Roman Catholic Church and be of good character.
- You must be sponsored by a Catenian and recommended as a suitable candidate.
Many Catenians have a prominent role in their local parishes and dioceses, as well as major lay organisations. They are also active in the service of the Church and civic community. The Association is complementary to many other Catholic societies active in specialised fields and differs from them not only that its function is primarily social, but also that its character is exclusively lay.
Requesting Information
If you wish to seek further information about this International Catholic Men’s Organisation called Catenians refer to the brochure link or reach out directly to the existing member listed below who would be pleased to hear from you:-
Rolf Bank, phone 9245 1390 or mobile 0418 837 840
E-mail - rbank@bigpond.net.au
David Boyle, phone 9244 9212
E-mail - djboyle@westnet.com.au
Simply put, the Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of ‘practising’ Catholic gentlemen who meet socially, at least once a month, at local branches or ‘Circles”. Members refer to each other as ‘brothers’, reflecting the mutual support and sharing of common values that is found within the Association. The Association’s name is derived from the Latin word “Catena” (a chain) with the Circles being the links in the chain and the emblem denoting a continuous chain of links surrounding a cross.
To the catholic man, the way is open to play an increasingly influential part in the life of the church, but also of the wider Christian community. It is from a growing awareness of these facts that the Catenian Association draws its interest and influence for members.
Those laymen who enjoyed the advantages of a catholic atmosphere in their upbringing and schooling are likely to miss it in their middle and senior years unless they have taken care to preserve and extend their catholic contacts, On the other hand, the convert to the Faith will be anxious to introduce himself into an atmosphere where the wholehearted practice of their religion is the background against which Catholic gentlemen meet socially.
Numerous societies are available for those of the laity who wish to foster a personal interest or who place special emphasis on some aspect of the church’s work.. But even when a particular need is catered for in this way, the Catholic layman will still seek opportunities to meet his social as well as spiritual peers. The Catenian Association provides precisely such an opportunity. It does this in an informal and relaxed manner which can be appreciated not only by the members but also by their wives and families on various occasions.
The Catenian Association was founded in Manchester in 1908 and has now spread throughout Great Britain and overseas. There are flourishing Circles in Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. There are now over three hundred and thirty Circles and over 12,000 members, all of whom accept their colleagues as brothers and address them as such.
The local branches of the Association are known as Circles. Each Circle holds a formal monthly meeting (at which prayers are said regularly for the sick and the dead), followed always by a social gathering. Every member is expected to attend his monthly meeting if he possibly can. There are also periodic meetings of the provincial organisations and larger social and spiritual events.
A number of Circles within a local area are governed by ‘Province’. It is responsible for :-
- supervision of existing Circles and development of new ones.
- coordination of social activities and administrative matters.
- correct observance of regulations.
The Province encourages recruitment of candidates of adequate standard and the general well-being of all members and Circles within its jurisdiction. Annual functions organised by Province are:-
Day of Reflection - spiritual event
Golf Day - social and sporting event
President’s Mass - spiritual, followed by a social event
Dinner Dance - social event
Picnic - social event
Annual General Meeting - administrative and social event
See Events section for details of above events and those organised by Circles.
Aims
- To foster brotherly love among the members.
- To develop social bonds among the members and their families.
- To advance the interest of members and their dependants by individual or collective action.
- To advance the interests of young Catholics and to assist them in the choice or pursuit of a career.
- To establish, maintain and administer benevolent funds.
Joining the Catenian Association gives you the chance to:-
- Meet and mix other ‘practicing’ Catholic gentlemen with similar values.
- Become part of a close community offering lifelong support and friendship.
- Be part of a group that helps each other and their families in their respective careers.
- Provide your family with opportunities for friendship and social activity.
The Association is non-political and is not a fund raising agent or Catholic action pressure group.
Meetings
A Circle enjoys a high degree of autonomy in the management of its own affairs. Catenians are free at any time to visit any Circle, a privilege which is encouraged and freely exercised. A Circle's activities are mainly social and can be anything from a dinner with a guest speaker to a family day trip. Many of the activities are family oriented, providing excellent opportunities for developing family friendships.
As a member you are also given details of all Circles' meetings around the country. You are encouraged to attend other Circles' meetings when you can. This can make a business trip away from home more sociable and gives you the opportunity to meet Catenians in other areas. It also means that should you move house you can immediately be part of the local Catholic community.
Membership is generally drawn from surrounding parishes through the sponsorship by members or recommendation from the clergy. The minimum age for entry is twenty one. An applicant is given ample opportunity to understand what commitments he will be expected to undertake and be given guidance as to the standards prevailing in the Circle he hopes to join and the consequent expense to its members.
Membership
Requirements for membership are:-
- You must be and remain, a practising member of the Roman Catholic Church and be of good character.
- You must be sponsored by a Catenian and recommended as a suitable candidate.
Many Catenians have a prominent role in their local parishes and dioceses, as well as major lay organisations. They are also active in the service of the Church and civic community. The Association is complementary to many other Catholic societies active in specialised fields and differs from them not only that its function is primarily social, but also that its character is exclusively lay.
Requesting Information
If you wish to seek further information about this International Catholic Men’s Organisation called Catenians refer to the brochure link or reach out directly to the existing member listed below who would be pleased to hear from you:-
Rolf Bank, phone 9245 1390 or mobile 0418 837 840
E-mail - rbank@bigpond.net.au
David Boyle, phone 9244 9212
E-mail - djboyle@westnet.com.au
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