KCA-UK Joins FKCA

Bangalore Jan 6: The Konkani Catholic Association – United Kingdom, widely known as KCA-UK, has joined FKCA as Federation's 18th member. KCA-UK is one of the leading and renowned organizations of Mangaloreans in the United Kingdom. We are based at Manchester and currently consist of more than 35 families from different parts of United Kingdom.

KCA-UK was formed during the year 2004 by enthusiastic Mangaloreans who had then migrated to United Kingdom, specifically in the north-west of England. The Primary objective during that time was to arise a sense of common community feeling to those who are originally hailing from “Kodial” Mangalore. On September 08, 2005, KCA-UK was officially formed, by celebrating the “Monti-Fest” in Manchester, with the holy mass in Konkani followed by the entertaining cultural activities. Since then KCA-UK is celebrating this festival, taking into account of all religious, traditional and cultural values of the homeland. Since inception, there were quite a few activities such as picnics and indoor functions.

In the due course of time, it was felt that the KCA -UK should grow and provide platforms for social gatherings amongst the Mangaloreans. As a result, in the year 2007, December, KCA-UK started celebrating “Christmas–Boom” in Manchester. This event attracted not only Mangaloreans, but also the others in and around the UK.

During this expansion and with the provision of the social gathering, a need was felt that, the Konkani Community should be recognized by the local authorities. Hence KCA-UK is currently working closely with the Manchester City Council to provide education concerning good citizenship in a multi-racial, multicultural and multi-faith society of United Kingdom thus promoting the good relations amongst each other. Apart from rendering our service Konkani people in the United Kingdom, KCA-UK is a well-known institution in United Kingdom.

The people who served KCA-UK since inception to date are:

Year : President
2004-2006 : Mr. Ronald Lobo
2006-2008 : Mr. James Ravi Pinto
2008- : Mr. Santhosh Aloysius Pinto

The association is putting all its efforts as a team in fulfilling the objectives which was set up and is looking forward to continue its work towards further building up the Konkani Community in the United Kingdom.

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Reader Comments:

Simon Lasrado, Bangalore Jan 10 2009 23:28:53
Dear KCA UK, well done in joining FKCA, and all the best in future.

Milton, Bangalore Jan 19 2009 15:24:27
To KCA, UK,
Today first time I have visited this site. My wife works in Manchester. I am working as Accounts Assistant in Bangalore. Its difficult for us to stay far away each other. I heard KCA, UK does recruit to UK. If any recruitment, pl let me know on my mail - as_milty2002@yahoo.com. Hoping for positive reply. Thanks & Regards