About the Catenian Association
The Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of Catholic men who meet socially at least once a month in local branches or "Circles".
Canberra Circle 331 is one of over 350 Circles comprising the Catenian Association.
Members refer to each other as brother, reflecting the mutual support and sharing of common values that are 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. The emblem denotes a continuous chain of links surrounding a cross.
The Association is not a Catholic Action organisation, but encourages individual members to support their local parishes.
The association was founded in 1908 in Manchester and there are now over 10,000 members in the UK, Australia, Africa, Malta, Ireland and Hong Kong.
For further information on the world-wide Catenian Association see: www.thecatenians.com
Benefits of Joining
- Meet with other Catholic men with similar values.
- Become part of a community offering lifelong support and friendship.
- Mix with other Catholics in business, commerce, public service and the professions.
- Be part of a group that help each other and their families in all aspects of life.
- Provide your family with additional opportunities for friendship and social activity.
Aims of the Association
- To foster brotherly love among the members.
- To develop social bonds among the members and their families.
- To advance the interests 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 a benevolent fund and a bursary fund.
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