The Catenian Association Annual Conference Friday 13th to Sunday 15th May 2016 The Catenian Association is grateful to the Malta Tourism Authority for sponsoring the printing of this brochure. PRoGRAMME Friday 13th May, 2016 WelcoMe event radisson Blu hotel, St Julian’s dreSS: Lounge suit 20.00hrs Welcome to first time attendees and their wives 20.30hrs Informal gathering for all 20.30hrs Welcome and entertainment 21.00hrs Informal social gathering 22.30hrs Return transport to hotels Please note that food will not be provided at this event. Saturday 14th May, 2016 9.30hrs-12.30hrs annual conFerence radisson Blu hotel, St Julian’s dreSS: Jacket and tie Tea and coffee will be served during the interval ladieS’ tourS (Please see details elsewhere in this brochure) 18.30hrs-19.30hrs Grand Banquet radisson Blu hotel, St Julian's Hosted by Grand President David and Eileen Rowley in the presence of Her Excellency the President of Malta. dreSS: Formal Cost £36/€50, to include drink on arrival, 1/2 bottle of wine p.p., glass of port, soft drink. 18.30hrs-19.30hrs carnival Ball corinthia Palace hotel, San anton Hosted by Grand-Vice President dreSS: Formal Cost £36/€50, to include drink on arrival, 1/2 bottle of wine p.p., glass of port, soft drink. Sunday 15th May, 2016 12.00hrs-12.30hrs SoleMn hiGh MaSS Mdina cathedral Principal celebrant: Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna dreSS: Jacket and tie 14.30hrs (approx) FareWell lunch Mediterranean conference centre, valletta 2 THE CATEnIAn ASSoCIATIon AnnuAL ConFEREnCE 2016 MESSAGES David Rowley grand vice-president I would like to extend a warm invitation to the Malta An- nual Conference in 2016. In many ways this is “more than a confer- ence”. There is a great opportunity to take that May holiday in Malta and, at the same time, attend the Annual Conference and social events. I am also very keen to encourage younger members of the Association who are working to come for a long weekend. I am very grateful to the Brothers of the Malta Circles who are working H.E. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca extremely hard with the Malta president of malta Tourism Authority to make the whole experience a truly memorable one. I extend my heartfelt greetings to all members of the Please join Eileen and me – hope- Catenian Association, here in Malta and throughout fully in the sun! the world. In a world full of wars and persecution, injustice and intolerance, that bring so much suffering, it is indeed a blessing to know that there are men and women who uphold values, social justice and respect Tony Godden for human dignity. I particularly extend a warm welcome to all chair, malta Catenians and their families on the occasion of the conference planning Annual International Conference being held here in committee Malta. To all of you attending the conference, I wish and past grand you a most pleasant stay in our beautiful country, and a most successful and fruitful conference. I hope that president your visit here will inspire you further to continue to It has been my privilege to make your voice heard in favour of peace, to spread work with the Maltese Cateni- love instead of hatred and to bring unity among all ans for the past 10 years and people. Kelly and I cordially invite you to attend the Annual Confer- ence in Malta in May 2016. H.G. Mgr Charles J. Scicluna Malta in May is a good time to visit the Maltese Islands and the Conference archbishop of malta Planning Team, consisting of able and enthusiastic Brothers from all five Maltese Circles, is working hard to ensure the success of the Conference May I extend a warm welcome to the island of St Paul and to make sure you have a wonderful visit. to all Brothers of the Catenian Association and their Put “Malta in May” in your diaries now and remember to book your spouses who will be attending the 2016 annual flights early. You will receive a great Maltese welcome and a Conference to conference. As a Catholic men’s organisation you will remember. certainly find yourselves in congenial surroundings here: Malta and Gozo have a long Catholic tradition, evidenced by the large number of churches and the important role which the faith has played, and to a Joe Caruana certain extent still does, in the history and life of the malta and gozo area people of these islands. In this age of secularism and materialism, though, vice-president the Church needs to on behalf of all the Brothers be fuelled with of the Malta and Gozo Area, Christian witness of my wife Avril and I are very the kind which pleased, indeed privileged, to the Catenian Asso - extend a truly warm Maltese ciation has always welcome to all our Catenian fostered by pro - Brothers, wives, widows and moting the spirit of friends, visiting our tiny islands for this historic Conference being held for brotherhood and the first time ever outside the uK and Ireland. upholding family Most of you will be spending ‘more than the Conference’ in our midst, values. May your having arrived a few days before and leaving a few days after the end of annual conference the Conference itself. The Maltese archipelago has a lot to offer, from vari- here succeed in ous neolithic temples scattered around the two main islands, all predating achieving its aims Stonehenge by a thousand years, to an extravaganza of 365 beautiful and may your stay baroque churches. among us be a Do enjoy your time here with us, and as you cannot possibly see and pleasant and experience all that our islands have to offer this time round, do come back fruitful one. another year to see more. THE CATEnIAn ASSoCIATIon AnnuAL ConFEREnCE 2016 3 ACCoMMoDATIon radisson Blu hotel St Julian’s-St George’s Bay W. www.radissonblu.com/stjuliansresort-malta t. (00) 356 2137 4894 e. info@[email protected] The nominated Conference Hotel. overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, this five-star hotel has 252 stylish rooms and suites with relaxing terraces and balconies that provide unforgettable sea views. Additional services include an upscale spa, outdoor pool, indoor heated pool, two tennis courts and a fitness radisson Blu hotel centre. During the Conference, the hotel will host the Welcome Reception, Conference and Banquet. le Meridien St Julian’s hotel, Balluta Bay W. www.Iemeridienmalta.com t. (00) 356 2311 0000 e. [email protected] The five-star Le Meridien St Julian’s Hotel & Spa combines the charm of a boutique hotel and the relaxing feel of a spa resort. The hotel has 276 bedrooms and le Meridien suites and is of contemporary design, integrated in the stunning architecture of Balluta Bay. The hotel has a spa and tropical indoor pool. cavalieri art hotel, St Julian’s Bay W. www.cavalierihotelmalta t. (00) 356 2318 0000 e. [email protected] A four-star hotel set in a quiet and unique location directly overlooking the popular and picturesque St cavalieri art hotel Julian’s Bay. The property is also located on the doorstep of the Portomaso Yacht Marina within easy walking distance to the most important points of interest. The Cavalieri Art Hotel faces south and is located on the water's edge. The style is contemporary, with comfortable furnishings and attractive decor and consists of well-appointed hotel rooms with full sea views of St Julian’s Bay or the Portomaso yacht marina. corinthia Palace hotel & Spa, San anton corinthia Palace hotel & Spa W. www.corinthia.com/Palace-Hotel-Spa t. (00) 356 2144 0301 e. [email protected] A five-star hotel which is the venue for the Carnival My hotelS Malta Dinner Dance. Surrounded by the Three Villages of W. www.myhotelsmalta.com Attard, Balzan and Lija and situated opposite the The following three-star smaller, comfortable hotels are President's Palace and adjacent San Anton Gardens. owned by the family of a local Brother and offer budget Located just minutes from the medieval ‘Silent City’ of accommodation. All hotels are located in the St Mdina and the cultural ambience of Valletta, the Julian’s/Balluta Bay area on the sea front. Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa is the gateway to the heart of historic Malta. An ideal location if you choose to hire a 1. Marina hotel car to explore the island with ample free parking available. 2. carlton hotel 3. St Julian’s Bay hotel Please consult the Hotel Booking Form for room rates, booking procedures and terms and conditions. 4 THE CATEnIAn ASSoCIATIon AnnuAL ConFEREnCE 2016 FLIGHT InFoRMATIon Flights and Airport Transfers Photo: InsectWorld / Shutterstock.com Photo: U.K. Limited block bookings have been negotiated on scheduled Air Malta flights from the following taxes quoted are at uK airports: London Heathrow and Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow, newcastle, Birmingham, today’s rates and can norwich, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, securing the following group fares: change at any time. However, once a ticket is London Heathrow (Daily) £160 plus £65 taxes pp issued following full London Gatwick (Daily) £140 plus £49 taxes pp settlement, no increase Manchester (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays) £140 plus £51 taxes pp can be effected; the price Glasgow, newcastle and Birmingham (Tuesdays only) £160 plus £49 taxes pp and seat thus being norwich, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter (Tuesdays only) £160 plus £57 taxes pp guaranteed and secured. other airlines that operate at the time of the Conference are Easyjet and Ryanair from regional airport transfers to and airports and British Airways from Gatwick. Please visit their website for availability and fares.