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Catenian Association

An international brotherhood of Catholic business and professional men who meet together monthly, often with their wives and families,  for the purpose of promoting fellowship and mutual support. Founded in Manchester in 1908 it now has a membership of 10,500 throughout the UK and seven other countries across the world.  For further information,  available by request from the secretary of the Jersey cIrcle.

Secretary    Kevin Mc Donnell, Tel: H. 01534 726790    e-mail: kevmcdon@jerseymail.co.uk
Membership  John Scally,

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)

This is the official international development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. It is a member of the worldwide Caritas Internationalis federation. Together with local partner organisations in more than 50 countries, CAFOD works to build a better world for people living in poverty. In emergency situations, CAFOD provides immediate relief. Stays on to Help People Rebuild Their Lives Filed Raises Awareness of Justice Issues Encourages People to Fund Raise and Campaign. All Our Churches in Our Jersey Parish Are Involved in Supporting Filed. It Is Also Filed Support Group: Contact Mr Phil McDermott Telephone 01534 720235

Bamenda Mission Support

The Catholic Church in Jersey Supports the Diocese of Bamenda in Cameroon, West Africa. In 1974 the Diocese of Portsmouth Was Twinned with the Diocese of Bamenda. This Project Is the Practical expression of co- responsibility in the church. At present we have no priest working in Bamenda, but some priests from that diocese are now working in the Portsmouth diocese. Father James McAuley is on the diocesan Bamenda committee and is our local contact.

A priority in our island parish is Youth Formation of our young people in their Catholic faith.  As there is no free Catholic education, as in the aided system in the UK, much emphasis is given by the church in Jersey to providing some catechesis in states primary schools. 

Catholic Women's League

This national organisation was founded to promote religious, education and social welfare, and to represent Catholic Women’s interests on National and international bodies.  There are two branches in Jersey. 

To contact the West of Jersey branch : Mrs Mary Ayles  01534 863875 and for the East of Jersey contact Mrs Elizabeth Etienne 01534 851234

Knights of St Columba 

This charitable order was founded in Glasgow at the beginning of the 20th century. Its aim has always been to involve Catholic men in serving the church both locally and nationally.  Monthly meetings take place at which all members of a local group, known as a Council, are expected to attend.  There is an active and flourishing Council in Jersey.  New members are always welcome.  For further information please contact Mr Bernard White telephone 01534 722263.  

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