On the Occasion of Konkani Manyantha Diwas Shri. Valerian R. Fernandes was felicitated for his yeomen services towards Christian community, Konkani language, culture and public at large. The awardee was introduced to the gathering by Mr. Anand Edward D’souza.  The Awardee addressed the gathering and expressed his gratitude to FKCA and he briefly recalled the formation of FKCA and events which transformed his vision, thoughts to achieve the goal and aspiration of FKCA. He called upon the youth to come forward to be entrepreneurs and to work for the community.

Shri. Valerian R. Fernandes speaking after his felicitation by FKCA

FKCA Elects office-bearers for 2021 - 2022.

• Chairman   : Silvian Noronha
• Vice Chairman 1 : Sunil Coutinho
• Vice Chairman 2 : Anup Saldanha
• General Secretary : Antony Gonsalves
• Joint Secretary 1: Vinod Prem Lobo
• Joint Secretary 2: Nigel Fernandes.
• Treasurer – Noel Sequeria
• Cultural Secretary – Anitha Gomes
• Legal Advisor – Anil Albert Dsouza
• Past Chairman : Anand Edward D’Souza

Rev. Fr. Faustine Lucas Lobo was co-opted by the Executive Committee as Spiritual director.

Auditor of FKCA Mr.Nanjunda Poojary and Media Manager Godwin Castelino were also present.

The Chairman concluded by expressing his desire to identify and acquire land for FKCA use. He thanked all the Past Chairmen/ Chairperson for their guidance and support. He also thanked the General Secretary, Treasurer, all Council members and all the member association Presidents, Secretaries and office bearers and requested for their whole hearted support.

The AGM concluded by Vote of thanks by the General Secretary Mr.Antony Gonsalves. He thanked Konkan Welfare Trust (KWT) Chairman Mr.Sylvester D’Souza for providing the hall for  conducting the meeting, Fr. Faustine Lucas Lobo for celebrating the Holy Eucharist and officiating as Election Returning Officer, Choir group of CKA Dasarahalli, Crystal Caterers, Koncab Association for their arrangements for the mass and at the hall, media manager Godwin Castelino for arranging the live telecast of the Holy Mass, AGM and Elections of office bearers on zoom app. He thanked all the members present for the meeting. Fellowship lunch was organised by FKCA.