The Catenian Association is an international association of Catholic laymen committed to their Faith, their families and to supporting each other.

In an increasingly secular society, the Association provides a sociable and supporting haven for men of faith to assist in meeting life’s challenges and strengthening their beliefs and moral values in their working and family lives. 

The Australian National Council of the Association sees its mission as:

To contribute to the realisation of Christ’s mission, by strengthening the spiritual and family lives of Catholic laymen through the personal and collective example of faith-based friendship.