Events

Regular Meeting Information:

We typically meet on 2nd Mondays of every month.

Meeting starts at 19:00 (pre-meeting reception at 18:30)

Dinner - 19:30  

Upcoming Events &Activities:

Monday 8 June 2026 - LCC Meeting 1,272

The month of June is rich in great solemnities: Corpus Christi, the Sacred Heart, and of course our Catenian Patronal Saints Peter and Paul, and Saint Thomas More. We will have a short reflection on these great feasts at the meeting.

Bro Jeremy has very kindly taken time to purchase wine on behalf of the Circle for the meeting, the cost of which is included in the meal price.

Venue: Challoner Hall, 24 Golden Square, London, W1F 9JR

Programme for the Evening

6:00 PM   Holy Mass — Notre Dame de France, Leicester Square

6:45 PM   Fellowship & drinks reception — Challoner Hall

7:00 PM   Monthly Meeting — Challoner Hall

7:30 PM   Grace & Dinner — Challoner Hall

9:00 PM   Carriages

Our Chef for the Evening: We are delighted to welcome Chef Connor for our June supper. He brings four years of international culinary experience to our table. Raised in South Africa and having honed his craft in kitchens across Spain, France, and the UK — including the acclaimed Fallow in London and La Rond Point in Méribel, France. He has prepared a fine seasonal menu for the evening.

Cost: £42.50 per person

Monday, 13 July 2026 - LCC Meeting 1,273

July is a month rich in saints associated with Spain: most notably St James the Apostle, patron of pilgrims, and St Ignatius of Loyola. This month, Spain comes to us — a pilgrimage in spirit and in gastronomy, at the Challoner Hall. Chef José, originally from Burgos, will prepare a traditional paella, accompanied by Spanish sherry and wines. Buen Camino!

Monday, 10 August 2026 - LCC Meeting 1,274

Our August meeting falls on the Feast of St Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr — one of the original seven deacons of Rome, and a man of honour and great humour, as we shall learn. A great saint for Catenians. Chef Ash joins us again for what promises to be a magnificent Côte de Bœuf night.

Monday, 14 September 2026 - LCC Meeting 1,275

Our September meeting falls on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We will be joining the 6pm Mass at St James's, Spanish Place, where the parish holds a relic of the True Cross. Through the kind permission of Monsignor Philip Whitmore, there will be an opportunity for the veneration of — or a blessing with — the relic following Mass. This is a rare and precious privilege.

The Circle meeting will follow in the Refectory of St James's, with dinner nearby afterwards.

Sunday 20 September 2026 – President’s Sunday

10:30 AM Mass at Warick Street Church, Lunch at L’Escargot Restaurant. Save the Date!

This date carries a special resonance in our Circle's history. On 20 September 1941, in wartime London, the Circle's 21st Anniversary Dinner was held at the Russell Hotel — drawing 70 Brothers, including 52 visitors from as far afield as Manchester and Coventry. That our Brothers gathered in fellowship and faith while the city was scarred by war speaks volumes about the spirit of the Catenians. We may be fewer in number today, but we are no less dedicated and no less given to service. It is fitting, then, that we mark President's Sunday on this same date.

Monday 12 October 2026 - Meeting 1,276

St Carlo Acutis 

Circle Mass for Vocations at Newman House Chaplaincy

Monday 9 November 2026 - Meeting 1,277

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 

Mass Intention - In remembrance of deceased LCC Brothers at Newman House Chaplaincy

Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Immaculate Conception 

Mass at St Anselm St Caecilia Holborn 

Monday 14 December 2026 - Meeting 1,278

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

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

A suggestion came up to do a period of deeper prayer next year during the period between Ascension and Pentecost. This period is one of the oldest of all novenas, with Our Lord telling 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 propose attending Mass together as a circle on the Feast of the Ascencion, 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.

Further Information:

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