Its origins stem from within the Catholic Church but it is open to people of any religious faith or people with no religious affiliation. Weekends are usually held three times a year at the Mount Saint Benedict Centre, Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills. The Catenian Association is an international brotherhood of Catholic business and professional men who meet socially each month. It is not a fund raising agency or Catholic action group. It is none the less proudly Catholic and supportive of the clergy and Hierarchy.
Branches exist in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.
Its objects are to pursue an active interest in bushwalking, to encourage and practice preservation of wildlife and conservation of the bush and to promote social activity amongst its members. The Club prints a bi-monthly programme with walks of various grades scheduled for each weekend. Membership is open to those who are 16 years old or over. Parking is available in the car park next to the Catholic Office on Barnet Avenue, opposite the Sacred Heart Chapel. Michael Van Omen World wide Catholic lay apostolate involved in evangelising and healing ministries, spiritual growth programs encouraging use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.