Chorley Catenians Circle 23
Strengthening family life through friendship and faith
Welcome to the Chorley Catenians
Chorley Circle’s President for 2026–2027 is Terence Donnelly from St Gregory’s parish at Weldbank.
Along with his wife, Sandra, they will be taking on the role for the 3rd time having previously been President in 2007–2008 and 2017–2018.
Terrance has filled numerous roles within the Association at Circle, Province and National level always supported in his endeavours by Sandra.
They have been members of St. Gregory’s Parish for over 26 years following their move from Bolton, and continue to be active in various levels of Ministry within the parish.
Terence has been a long time supporter of Bolton Wanderers Football Club and renewed his season ticket for their return to the Championship.
They are looking forward to this year as President and celebrated their recent President’s Mass at St. Oswald’s followed by lunch at The Owls at Standish along with Fr. Dunne, members of the Chorley Circle and other Presidents from within the Lancashire Province.
Please contact him should you be interested in learning more about our Association and Chorley Circle in particular.
About our circle
The Catenian Association is an international body of proudly Catholic laymen who meet at least once a month in local units called Circles. Catenians are committed to faith, family and friendship; they support the Catholic Church, young people, and those in need.
Life-long friendships are developed through our monthly meetings, and also via enjoying a varied programme of social events to which wives, family members, friends, and the widows of deceased brothers are often invited. Visiting other circles is encouraged, resulting in getting to know more like minded men.
How to join
The Catenians are much easier to experience than explain. Should you wish to find out more then—prior to applying for membership—you should have a chat with other Catenians (there are likely to be some in your parish).
Prospective members would be invited (without obligation) to join in one or two social activities, and to attend a couple of meetings as an observer. Should you (and your wife if you are married) now feel that you would enjoy the benefits of membership then you would make formal application with the help of the Catenians you have met to join their circle and the association.