Venue Facilities

Conference room

A light, well-equipped room set out for presentations and group sessions.

Meeting room

A comfortable, quieter room that suits smaller groups and conversations.

Large dining/meeting room

A spacious room that can be arranged for dining, meetings or shared meals.

Katherine House FCJ Salford is a Christian conference and retreat centre owned and run by the Faithful Companions of Jesus, a Catholic congregation with roots in the international Church. Set in Salford, the house offers a peaceful, uncluttered setting where groups can gather for study, prayer, meetings and shared meals, and where those who are discerning a next step in faith can do so in a supportive community.

The centre is used for training days, meetings, conferences and group retreats, with a range of rooms and spaces arranged to suit different sizes of gathering and different styles of working. A light, well-equipped conference room supports presentations and group sessions, while a quieter meeting room suits smaller groups and conversation. A spacious dining room can be adapted for dining, meetings or shared meals, and the chapel provides a simple and attractive place for worship, reflection and prayer.

Life at Katherine House is rooted in the spirituality of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, whose char of faithful companionship shapes the atmosphere of the house. Time spent here is marked by prayer, hope, fellowship and a genuine welcome to people of different faith backgrounds and from different traditions. Regular visitors often describe the sense of peace and friendship, and the house has become a place of fond memory for many who have spent time in study, retreat, shared meals and community.

Whether arranging a day of formation, a residential retreat, or a gathering of church and community groups, the facilities are designed to be practical and welcoming. The friendly, orderly approach reflects the centre's wider purpose: offering a resource where people can learn, pray, share and grow in faith, and where a community can spend time together in a setting marked by peace, discernment and companionship.

Chapel

A simple and attractive chapel for reflection, prayer and shared worship.

Coffee area

A friendly coffee area, useful for informal conversation between sessions.

Lawned garden

A lawned garden offering space for breaks, walks and time outdoors.