On 28th November Catenians from Accrington Circle
joined forces with those from Blackburn with Ribble Valley Circle for a
trip to Manchester. The day started with rosary and Mass at The Hidden Gem
Church followed by a festive lunch at "Bill" restaurant and a visit
to the Christmas Markets. On the way to The Hidden Gem a photo was taken
outside the Barton Arcade where the first ever meeting of the Catenian Association
took place. A wall plaque commemorates this event. As they had "shopped
until they dropped" the group were in need of liquid refreshments and the
day ended happily.
The photo shows the group assembled
outside the Barton Arcade with Presidents' Chris Daly and Andrew Dabrowski in
the foreground.
On 29th November Accrington Circle
joined in a celebration Mass for Thanksgiving and Investiture of Brother
Anthony Baron as a Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St Gregory the
Great. The Mass and Investiture, held at Oakhill College, Whalley, was
conducted by the Right Reverend John Arnold, Bishop of Salford. Anthony, a long
time Catenian, was being honoured for his work for the Church and the local
community. Papal Knighthoods are a rare award going to those with a lifetime of
outstanding service to the Church and local community.
Photo l to r: Mike Finley,
Neil Goodall, John Whiteside, David Cockett, Anthony Baron, Bishop John Arnold,
Tom Ibison, Paul Birch and Francis Hayes.
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