Catenian Association
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Catenian Association
A small number of Catholic bishops approved
the young organisation. They were anxious to see Catholic communities
break the bonds of restricted education, low social status, and limited
political power and influence. Foremost among these was Bishop Louis
Charles Casartelli of Salford who acknowledged that the Chums, and later
the Catenian's, were a force for good and a vehicle for action. The basic unit of the Association is the Circle and members are known as Brothers. In 1910, there were five Circles with 250 Brothers; by 1914, there were 27 Circles with 1,593 Brothers. Since that formative period, the Association has continued to expand. Now there are around 10,000 Brothers in Circles in the United Kingdom, Australia, Africa, Ireland, Malta and India. Circles are grouped together into Provinces and Areas. Many of our members help the local church in roles such as Readers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Collector's and Sacristans. In addition some are active within the Diocese through our schools as Foundation Governors. There are two Circles in this area Swale and Medway. Iif you would like any further information
or would like to consider joining please contact:
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