The Catenian Association is an international body of proudly Catholic laymen and permanent deacons who meet at least once a month in local groups called Circles, to enjoy each other's company and thereby strengthen their family life through friendship, faith and fun! It is open to practising Catholic laymen from the age of 18 years. Many of the Circles’ activities involve the members’ wives and families.
Burnley Circle held their first family bowls day for five years.
On 11th June Chorley Circle President Bill Critchley celebrated his President’s Sunday. The day started with Holy Mass at St. Gregory’s Church, Weldbank, Chorley, followed by lunch in a marquee in the Parish gardens. The event was attended by 42 ladies, brothers, relatives and friends, including Canon Peter Stanley, Fr. Graeme Dunne, and Monsignor Michael McKenna who, on 8th June, had celebrated the Diamond Anniversary (60 years) of his ordination. The day was a great success, enjoyed by all, as can be seen from the following photographs.
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| The conference top table. Bros Andrew Sowerby, GBVNP, David Baldam, Secretary, Mark Conroy, GBNP, Roger Lillie, Imm Past GBNP, Denver Dias, Treasurer | |
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| Burnley Circle relaxing in the hotel bar. |
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| Further evidence! |
These photographs were taken by Bro. Paul Abbott, the official Association photographer. Paul also took the group photo of most of province standing at the entrance to the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel shown on the first set of conference photos.
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| The moment of the transfer of power. |
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| Well done! |
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| Province 10 at the Conference reception |
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| Lytham St Annes Circle at the Conference reception |
The Phil Morris Darts & Dominoes annual competition took place again at BAE's Canberra Club, Salmesbury. Whilst the numbers were lower than in the past the evening was a great success. The hotpot and apple pie for £7 was a bonus.
Westmorland Circle celebrated its 40th anniversary on 30 May 2023 at the Stonecross Manor, Kendal and as part of the celebrations two 40-year scrolls were presented to two founder members, Paul Bates and John Kitchen. This was a lunch time event as the Circle now normally meet in the afternoon. To help the circle celebrate there were various Provincial Officers, including the Provincial President, Circle Presidents and other members from circles around Province.
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| Jose & Paul Bates, Director Terence Donnelly, John & Christine Kitchen |
