The Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of practising Catholic laymen who meet socially, at least once a month, in local branches, known as Circles. They give mutual support to each other and their families, based on the shared values of their Catholic belief and practice.
In an increasingly secular society, the Association provides a sociable and supporting haven (an oasis of calm) for those facing challenges to their beliefs and moral values in their business, professional and family lives. Through their membership Catenians are helped to enjoy and fulfill their various vocations in life. Firstly as baptised Christians and also in their family as a husband and father; in their chosen profession or workplace; within the civil community and within the church.
The Association’s name is derived from the Latin ‘Catena’ (a chain) with the Circles being the links in the chain. The emblem consists of a continuous chain of links surrounding a cross. This symbolizes that our Catholic faith is at the centre of all we do.
The Association is not a fund raising agent for the Catholic Church, nor is it a Catholic action group. However, it is a group of active Catholics. On an individual basis, Catenians take an active part in the life of their parishes and many play a leading role in their dioceses and Catholic lay organisations locally and nationally. The Association is non-political though Catenians are prominent in many aspects of public life and service.
Circle Name: Dundee & Perth (UK)
Circle Number: 110
Inaugurated: Oct 13 1934
Meeting Times: 7:30pm
Meeting Date(s): 1st Thursday of the Month
Meetings in April, May, July, September, November, January, April
at the Invercarse Hotel (Best Western), 371 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1PG.Tel- 01382 669231.
Meetings in June, August, October, December, February, March
at the Royal George Hotel, Tay Street, Perth, PH1 5LD – Tel – 01738 624455
To find out more about the Catenian Association in
Dunkeld Diocese please contact our Membership Officer:
Hugh O’Neill, 73 Durley Dene Crescent, Kintillo, Bridge of Earn, PERTH, PH2 9RD
Tel: +44 (0)1738 812825
Email: hughpatrick505@gmail.com