Catenian celebration returns at last

Middlesbrough Circle of the Catenians hosted its 92nd annual charter dinner and clergy night at Middlesbrough FC's Riverside Stadium after a threeyear break caused by the pandemic.

The event aims to recognise the inauguration of the circle’s charter in 1916, bring together Catenians and their guests, celebrate and nourish relationships with the clergy and raise charitable funds. More than 80 brothers and their guests attended, as well as clergy from around the diocese, including Bishop Terry.

Guests were entertained by speeches from circle president Paul Healy and principal speaker Peter Barron MBE, the former editor of the Northern Echo, who reflected on his career in journalism.

Paul will hand over a cheque for £1,000 raised in the raffle to his chosen charity Zoe's Place Baby Hospice.

Our picture shows the principal guests, front row left to right: Province 5 director Ian Calvert, president Paul Healy, Bishop Terry and Andrew Gardner, grand knight of Council 29 of the Knights of St Columba. Back row, left to right: Peter Barron, Province 5 president Kevin Dawson, Canon Paul Farrer and former Province 5 director Brendan Leer.