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​​​We are a network of Catholics who meet regularly to enjoy each other’s company and to help and support each other throughout the world. Providing supportive friendship for over 100 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.

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.

Our local Circles meet monthly and arrange activities both for their members and their families: meals together, barbecues, picnics, visits to the theatre and sporting events are all popular.

Circles in the U.K. raised over £250,000 in the past year for local charities as well as supporting the Association’s two in-house charities; the Benevolent Fund which supports members and their families and the Bursary Fund which sponsors young persons in projects contributing to wider society at home and abroad .

Golf societies throughout the Association join together in a National Golf Championship week every year and the Catenian Caravan and Camping Fellowship have a popular range of special events.

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.

Catenians strive to follow a Christian ideal 'To love their neighbour'

  • Every Catenian member becomes a part of an extended worldwide family;
  • Every Catenian will always offer help and assistance to other members;
  • Every Catenian will be there in the good times and the bad;
  • Every Catenian forges lasting friendships;​
  • Every Catenian provides support for each other and families, young people and widows and all who are in difficulty or need.

Catenians in Action:​

  • Catenians provide support to young people through national and local public speaking competitions;
  • Catenians provide support and assistance to young people with CV preparation and advice and career advice and interview practice;
  • Catenians support young people in their gap year or any young person age between 16-24 wishing to volunteer on projects at home or abroad through the Catenian Bursary Fund for example on pilgrimages to Lourdes or through the ACROSS Jumbalance charity;
  • Catenians are a major financial supporter of annual FLAME the largest gathering of young Catholics in the UK at Wembley, London;
  • Catenians are a major financial supporter of the UK Catholic National Vocations Office.

Catenians in Parishes:

  • Catenians support the training of Catechists in dioceses throughout the UK;
  • Catenians act as school Governors at Primary, Secondary and 6th Form Colleges and Academies;
  • Catenians support to Catholic Clergy at several levels, including as a Treasurer, Financial advisers , Project Management, Building and Maintenance and repairs; and on new building projects;
  • Catenians sit as Board Members on Parish Councils and Diocesan Youth Committees and Justice and Peace groups to mention a few;
  • Catenians are also Permanent Deacons in several UK dioceses;
  • Catenians are also Eucharistic Ministers, Readers and Welcomers;

Bromley Circle: Catenian Life

We are an association which offers opportunities to develop friendships, share experiences and even have some fun.  Have a look at our Catenian Life page to read stories and memories from our members and their families.

We Always Welcome New Members

If you are interested in joining or would like to enquire further please contact our Bromley Secretary on the email below, and he will invite you to attend our meetings as a "Visiting Gentleman".
Email: Contact Us Bromley Catenians