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Catenian Association

The Catenian Association is a Roman Catholic lay society with more than 10,000 members, known as
"brothers"

The Catenians was established in Manchester in 1908 at the behest of Louis Casartelli, the then Bishop of
Salford. For the first two years the Catenians were known as The Chums Benevolent Association. Bishop
Casartelli was one of a number of Bishops who were anxious to see Catholic communities break the bonds of
restricted education, low social status, and limited political power and influence. They acknowledged that the
Chums, and later the Catenians, were a force for good and a vehicle for action.

The name Catenians derives from Catena, the Latin word for Chain. Each member is seen as a link upon
which the strength of the whole chain depends.

Members join the Association by being enrolled into a local branch. Depending upon their size these branches
are known as Groups or Circles.

The Catenian Association actively supports the work of building vocations through prayers, Masses and
regular financial contributions. The Catenian Association supports members and their dependants who are in
difficulty or need. Most Circles support charities every year and the chosen charities are often changed each
year.

Catenian membership offers deep and lasting friendship and support to Catholic men at all stages of ones
life, whether married or single. This friendship is based on the firm foundation of a shared faith. The
Association provides a network of like-minded people who share the faith and values. It provides an oasis of
calm away from the challenges to one's beliefs in the work place. The monthly meeting provides a time for
relaxed enjoyment among supporting and faithful friends. The varied local social program caters for all ages
and provides a light-hearted environment in which friendships flourish.

Catenian Association Hubli ( Circle 372).

Catenian Association in Hubli was inaugurated by His Lordship Bishop Peter Machado, Bishop of Belgaum
on 23 November, 2015. The first former President chosen was Bro. Basil Dsouza for a term of 2years,
unfortunately there was no any awareness created about the association nor there was any activity done during
these 2years.

The new council for the year 2017-18 was installed on May 27, 2017 and had the first meeting on June 3,
2017, President Bro. James Arnold who took charge on June 3, 2017 with a new socially dedicated and
hardworking panel arranged a new premises, got blessed by Rev Fr. Anthony Swamy and conducted the first
meeting on June 3, 2017. Fellowship on the same day was even done with all the Brothers of Hubli Circle
372 with a strength of nearly 30 members.

The new premise arranged is more convenient for many parishes that are near to Keswapur area, it is
walkthrough distance from St Josephs Church. The premise is renovated, painted, decorated, new chairs
nearly 50 units and 5 new tables are arranged for the meetings by the new panel. We have the meetings
scheduled on every 2nd Saturday of the month.
The newly elected panel was felicitated in the month of June 2017. The newly elected core committee is as
follows.

Name Designation
Bro. James Arnold President
Bro. George Manik Vice President
Bro. Arthur F Secretary
Bro. Sunil Dsouza Joint Secretary
Bro. Joseph Camilo Treasurer
Bro. Osborn Joseph Marshal
Bro. Christopher Registrar
Bro. Louis Irkal Chamberlin
Bro. Edward OConner Membership Officer

Brothers from the Goa Circles were invited as visitors to share the vision of The Catenian Association and
gain ideas on the activities conducted in the others circles. For every meeting the India Area Council
President Bro. Edgar Melo Furtado was invited and present.

During the month of July 2017 ideas were generated to have activities for the year. It was decided to donate
new clothes to children in need and we decided to visit St. Michaels Seminary in August. On August 12,
2017, 326 boys and girls were gifted with a set of new clothes by the Catenian brothers. On August 20, 2017
the Catenian brothers visited Bishop Peter Machado and then St. Michaels Seminary. The brothers interacted
with the seminarians and informed them about the mission of the Catenian Asociation.

Our next programs are as follows

Sept 9th, 2017 Invite Rev. Sisters of Ursuline


Oct 14th, 2017 Free Dental Camp
Nov 11th, 2017 Catholic Youth Gathering Camp
Dec 9th, 2017 Get together for all Brothers along with their
family after the meeting.

Forth coming months it is planned to have activities on building of faith for the brothers.

We, at the Catenian Circle 372, Hubli, believe we can make a difference in many more lives around us in the
days to come and spread the message of brotherhood, goodwill and service.

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