Media Release

Mysuru, Dec 23: The Konkani Christian Association (KCA) of Mysuru celebrated Christmas on Sunday, December 21 at their prominent Konkan Bhavan, Vijayanagar 2nd stage, Mysuru.

The programme commenced with the Holy Mass in Konkani solemnized by Fr Santha Lopez, Capuchin priest and concelebrated with 9 other priests, followed by Christmas celebration.

Adding grace to the celebration, the Christmas cake was cut by the specially-abled children of Ranga Rao Memorial Charitable Trust. The occasion was honoured by the presence of Fr Santhosh John, parish priest of Holy Family Church - Hinkal, John William D’souza, KCA president along with members of KCA managing committee on the dais.

On this occasion, Fr Santhosh John released the 2026 Calendar of the Konkan Pathina Sahakara Sangha Niyamitha, Mysuru. During the event, the Association extended monetary support of Rs 50,000 cheque handed over to Fr Tunni Corean, director of ODP’s Cancer Patient Project. The specially abled children gave a mesmerized and meaningful performance. The Association gifted pull-overs to all of them. The choir of St Peter’s church Bogadi enthralled the audience with their melodious and synchronized carols. Spot games added liveliness to the program and kept the audience in attendance.

Fr Santhosh John, parish priest of Holy Family Church, Hinkal, gave the Christmas message, Joyce Sequeira, general secretary of KCA welcomed the gathering. Meena Dias, vice president, proposed the vote of thanks. Vincent D’Souza compered the programme. Stany Lobo vice president, treasurer Anil Saldanha, Sylvester D’mello and Pramila Monis joint secretaries participated in the festivities. Konkani residents of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts attended the party, which concluded with a festal dinner provided by the Association.