Saturday 3 October 2026 - Province 14 New Members & Visiting Gentlemen Mass and Fellowship
THE MASS & INVITATION
Province 14 are organising a Mass to be offered for the intentions of our new brothers and visiting gentlemen from across province. All in Province 14 are warmly welcome, this is an opportunity for the province to come together in prayer and fellowship. Our recently joined members and visiting gentlemen are at the heart of our intentions, and we hope to see them, their sponsors, friends, and guests from all across the province. St Etheldreda's is a richly fitting venue for the occasion: one of London's oldest and most beautiful Catholic churches, very much part of England's Catholic story, a story we have a part in telling.
KEY DETAILS
Date: Saturday 3 October 2026
Venue: St Etheldreda's Church, 14 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London EC1N 6RY
Time: 11:30 AM
Lunch: 12:45 PM at The Cittie of Yorke, 22 High Holborn, London WC1V 6BN.
Cost: £20 per person - Buffet lunch, Cash Bar
OUR CELEBRANT
The Mass will be celebrated by Father Paul Kyne, Parish Priest of St Mary's, Blackheath, and Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Southwark. Father Paul was himself a member of our brotherhood before answering a deeper call to service, and we are honoured that he returns to celebrate this Mass with us.
ST ETHELDREDA CHURH
St Etheldreda's is one of London's oldest and most beautiful Catholic churches, very much part of England's Catholic story. Built in the 1290s as the private chapel of the Bishops of Ely, it is one of only two buildings remaining in London from the reign of Edward I, and the oldest Catholic church in England still in regular use for worship.
Cittie of Yorke Pub
We will conclude the day with fellowship over lunch at nearby The Cittie of Yorke on High Holborn. A tavern has stood on this site since 1430, and though the present hall dates from a 1920s rebuilding, it remains one of London's most atmospheric historic pubs.
Monday 12 October 2026 - Meeting 1,276
Feast of St Carlo Acutis
Circle Mass for Vocations at Newman House Chaplaincy
Monday 9 November 2026 - Meeting 1,277
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Mass Intention - In remembrance of deceased LCC Brothers at Warwick Street Church presided by Bishop David Waller
Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Immaculate Conception Mass
Mass at St Anselm St Caecilia Holborn
Monday 14 December 2026 - Meeting 1,278 & Ladies Night
Advent/Christmas Gathering
Monday 11 January 2027 - Meeting 1,279
Mass Notre Dame de France Leicester Square
Culinary Adventures in Soho – Delhi Brasserie
Saturday 30 January 2027 - Provincial President’s Mass
Pugin Chapel – St Edmund’s College Ware 11:00 Am
Monday 8 February 2027 - Meeting 1,280
Church & State 2027 - East India Club
The Brothers of London Charterhouse Circle are delighted to announce that the principal guest and speaker at our third annual Church & State Night will be Rev Fr Dr Øystein Lund, Vice-Chancellor of St Mary’s University, Twickenham.
Fr Lund brings together a remarkable breadth of experience in Catholic ministry, higher education and diplomacy. A priest of the Diocese of Oslo, he has held senior academic leadership positions in Norway and, before taking up his appointment at St Mary’s, served as Counsellor for Research and Education at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London.
This year’s Church & State Night will reflect on lifelong Catholic formation: how, throughout our lives, we continue to discover our vocation, develop the gifts God has entrusted to us, and grow in faith, wisdom and service to the Church and wider society.
Hosted by London Charterhouse Circle, the evening brings together Catholic men and women from across London and from a wide range of professional backgrounds for an evening of fellowship, networking and reflection.
KEY DETAILS
Date: Monday, 8 February 2027
Venue: East India Club, St James’s Square, London
Time: Reception from 6.30 pm | Dinner at 7.15 pm | Carriages at approximately 10.00 pm
Cost: £80 per person – 3 course meal with wine
Saturday 13 March 2027 - London Camino
This will be the fifth year of the London Camino, one of the Circle’s distinctive annual traditions, which brings together Brothers, families, friends and Catholics from across the Province for a public expression of faith in the heart of London. We always conclude at Warwick Street Church with Benediction and a fellowship dinner nearby. Route to be confirmed.
Pilgrimage to Aylesford Priory 2027 - Friday 9 April to Sunday 11 April
We are planning a pilgrimage next year to Aylesford from Friday 9 April to Sunday 11 April, the day before our AGM, marking the 106th year of London Charterhouse Circle.
We have spaces available.
Costs for the two-night stay are as follows:
4 available - Standard room (shared bathroom): £130 per person
6 available - En suite room: £163 per person
Please let us know if you wish to participate; we are asking for a £20 deposit to secure places.
We are planning a lovely country walk, prayer time, and of course good local gastronomy.
Pentecost Novena 2027
Circle brothers see to undertake a period of deeper prayer next year during the nine days between the great feasts of Ascension and Pentecost. This is one of the oldest of all novenas, commemorating the time when Our Risen Lord told the apostles to remain in Jerusalem and await the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:4-5,8)
The apostles and Our Lady went to the upper room and devoted themselves with one accord to prayer for nine days, from the Ascension to Pentecost — and on the tenth day they were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:13-14; Acts 2:1-4).
We will attend Mass together as a Circle on the Feast of the Ascension, Thursday, 6 May 2027, followed by a nine-day Zoom morning prayer gathering (15 min or so) before the start of the working day or people heading off on their commutes. More details to follow.
Matthew 25 Initiative
Taking inspiration from Our Lord’s words, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” (Matthew 25:40), London Charterhouse Circle seeks to undertake a small, practical act of charity.
The Matthew 25 Initiative, open to members and guests attending Circle Meetings, invites a voluntary contribution of £5, which will be used to purchase new socks and basic clothing items for those served by the Companions of Malta at the Wednesday Breakfast Club held in Challoner Hall.
Charterhouse also organises regular events such as our annual London Camino, a Lenten Church walk exploring 7 Catholic Churches in Central London (about 5 miles). We also organise local tours, to the Charterhouse in Farringdon, the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, and Bletchley Park.
Ladies Night - a cherished tradition within our Catenian association, for London Charterhouse Circle these are heartfelt occasions where we gather to honour and celebrate the extraordinary women who enrich our lives: our beloved wives, adored daughters, beloved nieces, treasured granddaughters, cherished sisters, esteemed mothers, and faithful friends. These convivial evenings are a testament to the deep appreciation and gratitude we hold for the remarkable women who stand by our side. As Circle brothers, we extend our warmest hospitality, creating a welcoming ambiance for our esteemed guests to share in fellowship and camaraderie. These dinners serve as a poignant expression of our respect and admiration for the invaluable role these women play in our lives, embodying the essence of love, support, and companionship.
Clergy Night - Once a year, we host an evening where the circle extends a cordial invitation to members of the clergy to join us for dinner as our esteemed guests. This occasion serves as a poignant opportunity to express our profound gratitude to priests and religious for their dedicated life of service.
Provincial Events - Each Catenian circle is part of a broader group of other circles; this broader group is referred to as a province. London Charterhouse Circle falls under the umbrella of Province 14, which encompasses nine other circles across North London and the surrounding areas. Members have the opportunity to visit other circles within the province and beyond, participating in provincial-level events such as golf tournaments, wine tasting dinners, pub quizzes, and the President’s Weekend.
Hearty group of Catenians and companions at the start of the 2024 London Camino 5-mile walk.
London Charterhouse Clergy Night 2024