The Catenians are men who practise the Catholic faith which guides all that they seek to do. They have pledged themselves to a bond of fraternal love which links them to each other. ‘Catena’ is Latin for a chain, and the title ‘Catenians’ exemplifies the continuity of the Brotherhood throughout the world.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
700th Meeting; Still Going Strong (May 2025)
Who We Are
The Catenians are an association of Catholic laymen who are committed Christians seeking to enhance their friendships and family lives. We support each other, the Catholic Church, young people and those in need.
Our friendships are developed through meeting together locally as an individual circle ( branch) once a month and enjoying a varied programme of social events together with our families and the widows of members.
The Catenian association was founded in 1908 Manchester. It now have some 8,000 members in Africa, Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, Malta and The Holy Land as well as the UK.
At its April meeting held at its usual venue, Moor Hall Hotel, member Gregory Walsh was installed as Circle President for 2026/7 and member Tony McDaid was installed as Vice President. Gregory is no stranger to the Catenian Association, as his late father, Arthur Walsh, was a member of the…
Sutton Coldfield Circle held its annual clergy night at its usual venue, Moor Hall Hotel, after its February meeting. The circle welcomed Canon Michael Dolman, Rector of Oscott College, Sutton Coldfield. Monsignor David Cousins, retired priest of the Sacred Heart, Mere Green, Fr Dave Bench, Assistant Priest, Holy Trinity Sutton Coldfield, and Fr…
Members, wives, and guests started their Christmas celebrations with the circle’s annual festive party following the December circle meeting at Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield. After the traditional dinner, all joined in the singing of festive carols. However, a quiz on anagrams provided some serious brain storming which unfortunately proved difficult for some,…
