So you are interested in joining us?

There are several stages you will have go through before you will be invited to join the Catenian Association. You will also need to know how much it is likely to cost. Some other questions that might arise may be covered in the section Frequently Asked Questions.

First Stage
As with most "clubs" there are conditions of membership that must be met. The following are ours.

You must be...
and must remain, a practising Roman Catholic
of marital (or single) status commensurate with being a practising Catholic
of sound business or professional status
living in or around Winchester
willing to attend, and contribute to, meetings
willing to participate in Circle social events
willing to advance the interests of young Catholics
at some time, if circumstances permit, become an Officer of the Circle

Second Stage
Contact the Membership Officer, by clicking on the link, and indicating an interest or, if you know a Catenian, mention that you are interested in learning more about the Association with view to applying for membership.

Third Stage
The Membership Officer will be pleased to discuss in more detail any aspects, and respond to any questions you may have. If you are still interested and you meet our membership criteria you will be invited to one of our dinners following a monthly meeting.

Most "Visiting Gentlemen", as we call such guests, join us for dinner and attend a Circle Meeting. You may even attend a social event with your wife, before finally deciding.

If you have any further queries, the Membership Officer will be pleased to discuss these with you, after which you may complete an aplication form.

Fourth Stage
Please note that membership of the Catenian Association is by invitation only. Your application will then be considered at the next Council Meeting. An invitation to join is made when Circle's Council has approved the application. If an application for membership is rejected no explanation will be given.

The Final Stages
All that now remains is attend to the financial matters and arrange the date of your enrolment, a short procedure at the beginning of a monthly Circle meeting. Throughout the evening you will be accompanied by your sponsors.

That's all there is to it! You are now a Catenian, a full member of the largest organisation of Catholic business and professional men in the world.

The Cost of Membership
Assuming you attend most of the monthly dinners, and social events your total financial outlay will be in the region of £500 per annum. This includes contributions to the Catenian Benevolent Fund.