The Catenians UK
@thecateniansuk.bsky.social
International network of 10,000 Catholic families who: (1) meet socially to grow their friendships. (2) Give back to the community. Tag us using #Catenians
Check us out at beacons.ai/catenians
Check us out at beacons.ai/catenians
"Make Sunday count beyond the pew."
Catenians keep the spirit alive all week long.
For more info check out thecatenians.uk/membership/
#Catenians #Catholic #Friendship #Faith #Fun #YoungCatholicAdult
#CatholicYoungAdults
Catenians keep the spirit alive all week long.
For more info check out thecatenians.uk/membership/
#Catenians #Catholic #Friendship #Faith #Fun #YoungCatholicAdult
#CatholicYoungAdults
December 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Make Sunday count beyond the pew."
Catenians keep the spirit alive all week long.
For more info check out thecatenians.uk/membership/
#Catenians #Catholic #Friendship #Faith #Fun #YoungCatholicAdult
#CatholicYoungAdults
Catenians keep the spirit alive all week long.
For more info check out thecatenians.uk/membership/
#Catenians #Catholic #Friendship #Faith #Fun #YoungCatholicAdult
#CatholicYoungAdults
As we approach the end of the school term the question becomes "Do you know a teacher who's just about to retire?"
Please pass this on to them & get them to fill out the form at thecatenians.uk/membership
We would also like to Thank them for their service.
#Catenians #CatholicEducation
Please pass this on to them & get them to fill out the form at thecatenians.uk/membership
We would also like to Thank them for their service.
#Catenians #CatholicEducation
December 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
As we approach the end of the school term the question becomes "Do you know a teacher who's just about to retire?"
Please pass this on to them & get them to fill out the form at thecatenians.uk/membership
We would also like to Thank them for their service.
#Catenians #CatholicEducation
Please pass this on to them & get them to fill out the form at thecatenians.uk/membership
We would also like to Thank them for their service.
#Catenians #CatholicEducation
Bursary Awards for young HCPT volunteers: Province 22 were delighted to have over 40 Bursary Awards made to our young volunteers. Bryan Welsh, West Lothian Circle was on hand to hand out their awards with HCPT Leader Mark Armstrong & HCPT Chaplain Father Martin Delaney, Parish priest of St Josephs
December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Bursary Awards for young HCPT volunteers: Province 22 were delighted to have over 40 Bursary Awards made to our young volunteers. Bryan Welsh, West Lothian Circle was on hand to hand out their awards with HCPT Leader Mark Armstrong & HCPT Chaplain Father Martin Delaney, Parish priest of St Josephs
At a recent meeting Newcastle Upon Tyne enrolled Stella Maris chaplain Steve Willows into the Circle. Steve was a former member of Grimsby Circle and is no stranger to the Association.
Welcome back to the Catenians Steve!
#StellaMaris #Chaplaincy #HelpingOthers #Catenians #CatholicCommunity
Welcome back to the Catenians Steve!
#StellaMaris #Chaplaincy #HelpingOthers #Catenians #CatholicCommunity
December 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
At a recent meeting Newcastle Upon Tyne enrolled Stella Maris chaplain Steve Willows into the Circle. Steve was a former member of Grimsby Circle and is no stranger to the Association.
Welcome back to the Catenians Steve!
#StellaMaris #Chaplaincy #HelpingOthers #Catenians #CatholicCommunity
Welcome back to the Catenians Steve!
#StellaMaris #Chaplaincy #HelpingOthers #Catenians #CatholicCommunity
At a recent meeting, North Warwickshire celebrated several important milestones - the Circle’s 90th Birthday & two 40 year scrolls. Shown are (1) Greg Keegan who received his 40 year scroll (2) Pat McGeever - who also celebrated his own 90th Birthday.
Well done NorthWarwickshire, Greg & Pat.
Well done NorthWarwickshire, Greg & Pat.
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
At a recent meeting, North Warwickshire celebrated several important milestones - the Circle’s 90th Birthday & two 40 year scrolls. Shown are (1) Greg Keegan who received his 40 year scroll (2) Pat McGeever - who also celebrated his own 90th Birthday.
Well done NorthWarwickshire, Greg & Pat.
Well done NorthWarwickshire, Greg & Pat.
Catenians offers: Friendship, Shared Faith, Networking with like minded people, Development Opportunities, Transferable Skills & chances to give back to both the Catholic community and to society at large.
Aged 18 -55 then click beacons.ai/catenians & come get involved.
#Catenians #YoungCatholic
Aged 18 -55 then click beacons.ai/catenians & come get involved.
#Catenians #YoungCatholic
December 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Catenians offers: Friendship, Shared Faith, Networking with like minded people, Development Opportunities, Transferable Skills & chances to give back to both the Catholic community and to society at large.
Aged 18 -55 then click beacons.ai/catenians & come get involved.
#Catenians #YoungCatholic
Aged 18 -55 then click beacons.ai/catenians & come get involved.
#Catenians #YoungCatholic
Congratulations to Chris Pond of Grinstead Circle who was recently awarded the Benemerenti medal, the Papal award granted to those who have given outstanding service to the Catholic Church. From the Catenian Family - well done & thanks for your service to the Church!
#Catenians #HelpingOthers
#Catenians #HelpingOthers
December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Congratulations to Chris Pond of Grinstead Circle who was recently awarded the Benemerenti medal, the Papal award granted to those who have given outstanding service to the Catholic Church. From the Catenian Family - well done & thanks for your service to the Church!
#Catenians #HelpingOthers
#Catenians #HelpingOthers
West London Circle recently organised a visit from four Circles in west/northwest
London to St Edmund’s College, near Ware in Hertfordshire. It has a special place in Catholicism in England.
An informative & fun day out was had by all & just one of the ways members build friendships. #Catenians
London to St Edmund’s College, near Ware in Hertfordshire. It has a special place in Catholicism in England.
An informative & fun day out was had by all & just one of the ways members build friendships. #Catenians
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
West London Circle recently organised a visit from four Circles in west/northwest
London to St Edmund’s College, near Ware in Hertfordshire. It has a special place in Catholicism in England.
An informative & fun day out was had by all & just one of the ways members build friendships. #Catenians
London to St Edmund’s College, near Ware in Hertfordshire. It has a special place in Catholicism in England.
An informative & fun day out was had by all & just one of the ways members build friendships. #Catenians
Brooklands Circle recently attended a Gala Concert held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Dobcross Silver Band together with some of the bands that come under the Dobcross umbrella.
A fun time was had by all with good company & Dobcross will be attending a catenian meeting in the new year.
A fun time was had by all with good company & Dobcross will be attending a catenian meeting in the new year.
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Brooklands Circle recently attended a Gala Concert held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Dobcross Silver Band together with some of the bands that come under the Dobcross umbrella.
A fun time was had by all with good company & Dobcross will be attending a catenian meeting in the new year.
A fun time was had by all with good company & Dobcross will be attending a catenian meeting in the new year.
Catenians - what's on your Circle's agenda for the weeks ahead?
Help keep each other inspired and up to date by sharing your Circle's plans in the comments below
#Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicConnect #CatholicLife #Friendship #Companionship
Help keep each other inspired and up to date by sharing your Circle's plans in the comments below
#Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicConnect #CatholicLife #Friendship #Companionship
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Catenians - what's on your Circle's agenda for the weeks ahead?
Help keep each other inspired and up to date by sharing your Circle's plans in the comments below
#Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicConnect #CatholicLife #Friendship #Companionship
Help keep each other inspired and up to date by sharing your Circle's plans in the comments below
#Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicConnect #CatholicLife #Friendship #Companionship
Today marks the beginning of a four-week season of Christmas preparation & spiritual renewal. As we reflect on the profound impact of Jesus' birth & the sacred meaning of Christmas, let us welcome hope, peace, joy, purpose and love into our hearts, minds and homes
#Catenians #Advent #Christmas
#Catenians #Advent #Christmas
December 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Today marks the beginning of a four-week season of Christmas preparation & spiritual renewal. As we reflect on the profound impact of Jesus' birth & the sacred meaning of Christmas, let us welcome hope, peace, joy, purpose and love into our hearts, minds and homes
#Catenians #Advent #Christmas
#Catenians #Advent #Christmas
Crewe & District had an enjoyable outing to Gauntlet Birds of Prey centre near Knutsford, Cheshire. The centre has 180 birds of prey of 55 different species, some of which took part in the flying display they went to see.
To get involved locally to you click thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catholic
To get involved locally to you click thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catholic
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Crewe & District had an enjoyable outing to Gauntlet Birds of Prey centre near Knutsford, Cheshire. The centre has 180 birds of prey of 55 different species, some of which took part in the flying display they went to see.
To get involved locally to you click thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catholic
To get involved locally to you click thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catholic
Catenian Daniel Cauchi took on the challenge of walking Pen-Y-Fan to raise funds for the St Vincent de Paul in Southend. Every step Daniel & his companions took will help support well being programmes that give people stability, hope & a pathway forward when life feels overwhelming.
November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Catenian Daniel Cauchi took on the challenge of walking Pen-Y-Fan to raise funds for the St Vincent de Paul in Southend. Every step Daniel & his companions took will help support well being programmes that give people stability, hope & a pathway forward when life feels overwhelming.
“Faith is stronger when shared.”
Tap into a global network of Catholics building each other up
For more info tap thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catenians #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #GlobalNetworking
#CatholicYoungAdults #CatholicYouth #YoungCatholics
Tap into a global network of Catholics building each other up
For more info tap thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catenians #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #GlobalNetworking
#CatholicYoungAdults #CatholicYouth #YoungCatholics
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“Faith is stronger when shared.”
Tap into a global network of Catholics building each other up
For more info tap thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catenians #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #GlobalNetworking
#CatholicYoungAdults #CatholicYouth #YoungCatholics
Tap into a global network of Catholics building each other up
For more info tap thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catenians #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #GlobalNetworking
#CatholicYoungAdults #CatholicYouth #YoungCatholics
Tom & Caroline McGovern recently cycled 300km across the Outer Hebrides.
Tom said “To cycle the length of the Outer Hebrides is to court unpredictability & discover resilience.... It is a pilgrimage for those with a restless spirit & a love of wind-etched landscapes.” #Catenians #OuterHebrides
Tom said “To cycle the length of the Outer Hebrides is to court unpredictability & discover resilience.... It is a pilgrimage for those with a restless spirit & a love of wind-etched landscapes.” #Catenians #OuterHebrides
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Tom & Caroline McGovern recently cycled 300km across the Outer Hebrides.
Tom said “To cycle the length of the Outer Hebrides is to court unpredictability & discover resilience.... It is a pilgrimage for those with a restless spirit & a love of wind-etched landscapes.” #Catenians #OuterHebrides
Tom said “To cycle the length of the Outer Hebrides is to court unpredictability & discover resilience.... It is a pilgrimage for those with a restless spirit & a love of wind-etched landscapes.” #Catenians #OuterHebrides
Remembrance Sunday: On Remembrance Sunday a large group from Brooklands & Didsbury Circle gathered at Sale war memorial to partake in the annual service of remembrance. This included Circle President Graham Perkins laying a wreath on behalf of the Catenians.
#Catenians #RemembranceSunday
#Catenians #RemembranceSunday
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Remembrance Sunday: On Remembrance Sunday a large group from Brooklands & Didsbury Circle gathered at Sale war memorial to partake in the annual service of remembrance. This included Circle President Graham Perkins laying a wreath on behalf of the Catenians.
#Catenians #RemembranceSunday
#Catenians #RemembranceSunday
“Start a new chapter — together.”
Your faith isn’t just private — it’s shared. Discover your circle.
For more info check out thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catenians #SharedJourney #NewChapter #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #fun
#YoungAdultCatholic #CatholicYouth
Your faith isn’t just private — it’s shared. Discover your circle.
For more info check out thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catenians #SharedJourney #NewChapter #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #fun
#YoungAdultCatholic #CatholicYouth
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“Start a new chapter — together.”
Your faith isn’t just private — it’s shared. Discover your circle.
For more info check out thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catenians #SharedJourney #NewChapter #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #fun
#YoungAdultCatholic #CatholicYouth
Your faith isn’t just private — it’s shared. Discover your circle.
For more info check out thecatenians.uk/membership
#Catenians #SharedJourney #NewChapter #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #fun
#YoungAdultCatholic #CatholicYouth
At a recent meeting Joseph joined Reading Circle. At 18 years old he is the youngest member of the circle. He is currently studying A-Level business & has plans to become an electrician. Welcome to Catenians Joseph!
If you want to get involved thecatenians.uk/membership/
#CatholicCommunity
If you want to get involved thecatenians.uk/membership/
#CatholicCommunity
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
At a recent meeting Joseph joined Reading Circle. At 18 years old he is the youngest member of the circle. He is currently studying A-Level business & has plans to become an electrician. Welcome to Catenians Joseph!
If you want to get involved thecatenians.uk/membership/
#CatholicCommunity
If you want to get involved thecatenians.uk/membership/
#CatholicCommunity
“You don’t have to journey alone.”
Find faith, friendship, and belonging with men who walk the same path.
For more info click thecatenians.uk/membership
#CatholicBrotherhood #NotAlone #FaithCircle #YoungCatholicAdults
#YoungCatholic #CatholicYouth
Find faith, friendship, and belonging with men who walk the same path.
For more info click thecatenians.uk/membership
#CatholicBrotherhood #NotAlone #FaithCircle #YoungCatholicAdults
#YoungCatholic #CatholicYouth
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“You don’t have to journey alone.”
Find faith, friendship, and belonging with men who walk the same path.
For more info click thecatenians.uk/membership
#CatholicBrotherhood #NotAlone #FaithCircle #YoungCatholicAdults
#YoungCatholic #CatholicYouth
Find faith, friendship, and belonging with men who walk the same path.
For more info click thecatenians.uk/membership
#CatholicBrotherhood #NotAlone #FaithCircle #YoungCatholicAdults
#YoungCatholic #CatholicYouth
North Warwickshire Circle after a recent meeting had PC Nicola from Warwick Police give an enlightening talk & demonstration on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), using her mother Joan, as her "stooge" & PowerPoint controller.
#Catenians #NewSkills #CPR #Warwickshire #Catholic #Friendship #Faith
#Catenians #NewSkills #CPR #Warwickshire #Catholic #Friendship #Faith
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
North Warwickshire Circle after a recent meeting had PC Nicola from Warwick Police give an enlightening talk & demonstration on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), using her mother Joan, as her "stooge" & PowerPoint controller.
#Catenians #NewSkills #CPR #Warwickshire #Catholic #Friendship #Faith
#Catenians #NewSkills #CPR #Warwickshire #Catholic #Friendship #Faith
Province 12 Public Speaking Competition: Students from senior schools across the Diocese, together with teachers, family members & friends assembled at the Newman Hall in Bristol for this years public speaking event.
Congratulations to Joanna who spoke about honesty in politics.
#Catenians
Congratulations to Joanna who spoke about honesty in politics.
#Catenians
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Province 12 Public Speaking Competition: Students from senior schools across the Diocese, together with teachers, family members & friends assembled at the Newman Hall in Bristol for this years public speaking event.
Congratulations to Joanna who spoke about honesty in politics.
#Catenians
Congratulations to Joanna who spoke about honesty in politics.
#Catenians
Today marks #WorldKindnessDay, a wonderful initiative celebrated worldwide since it was introduced in 1998, offering an opportunity to highlight good deeds in the community and encourage acts of kindness.
#Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicFaith #Kindness #GoodDeeds
#Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicFaith #Kindness #GoodDeeds
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Today marks #WorldKindnessDay, a wonderful initiative celebrated worldwide since it was introduced in 1998, offering an opportunity to highlight good deeds in the community and encourage acts of kindness.
#Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicFaith #Kindness #GoodDeeds
#Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicFaith #Kindness #GoodDeeds
Burnley Catenians and friends enjoyed a trip to St Cuthbert's for their production of Carousel. Brother John McNabb, in the shorts, played the roles of Starkeeper and Dr Seldon. The show was preceded by a meal at the Kettledrum.
#Catenians #Fun #Friendship #Faith #CatholicCommunity #Burnley
#Catenians #Fun #Friendship #Faith #CatholicCommunity #Burnley
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Burnley Catenians and friends enjoyed a trip to St Cuthbert's for their production of Carousel. Brother John McNabb, in the shorts, played the roles of Starkeeper and Dr Seldon. The show was preceded by a meal at the Kettledrum.
#Catenians #Fun #Friendship #Faith #CatholicCommunity #Burnley
#Catenians #Fun #Friendship #Faith #CatholicCommunity #Burnley
Recently Andrew who was the President of Ringway Circle 2024/25 visited Kinder Mountain Rescue Team headquarters in Hayfield to present them with a cheque for £500. Funds raised by Ringway Circle during his year as Circle President.
#Catenians #HelpingOthers #Ringway #KinderMountainRescue
#Catenians #HelpingOthers #Ringway #KinderMountainRescue
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Recently Andrew who was the President of Ringway Circle 2024/25 visited Kinder Mountain Rescue Team headquarters in Hayfield to present them with a cheque for £500. Funds raised by Ringway Circle during his year as Circle President.
#Catenians #HelpingOthers #Ringway #KinderMountainRescue
#Catenians #HelpingOthers #Ringway #KinderMountainRescue
Today we remember members & their families that served in the armed forces during both world wars & following conflicts.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.”
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.”
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today we remember members & their families that served in the armed forces during both world wars & following conflicts.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.”
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.”