Simply put, the Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of Catholic business and professional men who meet socially - at lest 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 he 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 continous chain of links surrounging a cross.

The Association ;was founded in 1908 in Manchester and there are now over 10,000 members in the United Kingdom, Australia, Africa, Malta and Hong Kong.

Joining the Catenian Association gives you the chance to :-

Meet 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 professions.

Be part of a group that helps each other and their families in all aspects of life.

Provide your families with opportunities for friendship and social activities.