The Catenian Association is an international association of Catholic men who meet socially, at least once a month, in local branches, known as Circles. 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.
Each year, money is raised to support a Charity of the President's choice. This year Kevin has chosen to support the "Jesuit Development Fund" with the monies being donated to an initiative in Zimbabwe known as "The Tree of Life Workshops". This is a project being run by Fr. Brian McGarry, SJ. outside Harare, to help the victims of torture, inflicted during the lead-up to the recent elections in Zimbabwe, to come to terms with their trauma. The cost of this project is running at £25,000 per year and as Kevin commented, “our contribution will be only a ‘drop in the ocean’, but as we all know, every little bit counts”.
Provincial Weekend - this year this popular event will be held in Bournemouth on 25th to 27th Febuary 2011. Further details can be obtained by email.
Did you know? JRR Tolkien was once a member of Oxford Circle.
NOTICES
The April meeting of Watford Circle will be held on Thursday 12th April as our usual date clashes with Maundy Thursday.
As part of its commitment to families, the Association Busary Fund helps young people discover themselves while helping others. The fund provides financial support to applicants between the ages of 16 and 24, to take part in community projects both at home and abroad. Further information can be found by following this link.