Margao Catenian Circle 358 under the jurisdiction of Area 30 (Panjim) comprise of 49 brothers and functions from the Carmelite Monastery. It has its monthly council meeting every 2nd Thursday and its Circle mtg on the 3rd Thursday at Carmelite monastery.
1. Catenians are an association of Catholic laymen who are committed to their faith, their families, to those in need and to each other. The primary purpose is to establish a network of friends, which enhances their family life, strengthens their faith and sustains them in difficult times. Catenians support each other, the church, young people and those in need.
2. Catenians friendships are developed by meeting together locally once a month and enjoying a varied programme and social events together with our families and widows of members.
3. Our aims and values are: –
a. Foster brotherly love and social bonds.
b. Support one another in practice of our faith.
c. Support each other as and when the need arises.
d. financial support from Benevolent Fund.
e. Develop young Catholics and assist them in pursuit of a career.
f. Help Clergy and support Vocation to religious life.
g. Support charities considered worthy and relevant.
4. Our values: –
a. Be encouraging, supportive and helpful
b. Courteous behaviour during meetings, functions and adhere to dress code.
c. Ensure personal and business lives matches with that of the Catholic faith.
d. Encourage public life without political affiliation in meetings and social gathering.
f. Abide by obligations of membership.
5. Margao circle organises the following functions every year: –
a. Vocation Day.
b. Monsoon Mania dance.
c. Clergy Day.
d. Presidents Day.
f. Circles Picnic Day.
g. Anniversary dine and dance.
6. Key appointment of Margao circle are: –
President: Bro Victor Rebello.
Vice president: Ro Francis Coelho.
Secretary: Bro Ricardo Miranda.
Treasurer: Bro Albencio Pinto.
7. Bro Emanuel of Margao circle is the President of Area 30 at Panjim and Bro Ivo Miranda and Bro Lino Abranches are Margao circles councillors at the Area 30. (Panjim)