KCA

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Wonderful facilities for everyone in your family

Kerala Catholic Association is your home away from home

Multipurpose Halls

Multipurpose halls available at KCA are well-equipped to accommodate a wide variety of events or activities. Sound, light and projector facilities are available.

Volleyball Court

KCA volleyball club is one of the oldest volleyball clubs on the island. KCA volleyball club conducts international volleyball matches every year.

Badminton Court

KCA members and Associate-members can register to be a member of KCA Shuttle badminton club. Based on availability of space and timing slots will be allotted.

Cricket Ground

A cricket ground is available at KCA for members. KCA cricket team participating in tournaments in Bahrain. KCA conducts cricket tournament yearly in Bahrain at national level.

Entertainment Wing

Dedicated entertainment wing lead by Entertainment Secretary is responsible to plan, develop and promote entertainment and special events for KCA members.
There are a number of programs conducted by Entertainment Wing to encourage the talents and skills of members and children. Entertainment Wing provide support to Children Wing and Ladies wing to conduct programs

Children's Wing

Since our inception, KCA focused on children by providing them a safe place for cultural and sports activities after school hours. We are giving them hope for a bright future and teaching them that they have wings to SOAR! Under the KCA children's wing committee, KCA conducts many programs for the students on curricular and extra-curricular subjects.
The Assistant General Secretary of KCA is the coordinator of Children's Wing

Ladies Wing

A separate ladies' Wing is formatted only for the members and associate members ladies.
The ladies' wing helps the members to connect with a diverse group of individuals and develop strong leadership skills through social and cultural activities.
Under the Ladies Wing committee, a variety of cultural programs will be performed every year.
The Vice President is responsible to coordinate the Ladies Wings activities.

About Kerala Catholic Association

Kerala Catholic Association was formed in I970

Formation of KCA

Kerala Catholic Association (KCA), established in 1970, stands on the bedrock of experiences treasured by its dedicated and committed members who shared them for the benefit of KCA. The heart and soul put into the philanthropical activities by the members is highly appreciated far and wide. With a Catholic touch given to all its socio-cultural and charitable activities, KCA catapulted into glory upholding the values of discipline, dedication and commitment, winning the accolades of intellectuals, affection of statemen and applause of spiritual leaders.

The concept of KCA took birth in the social gatherings held at Sacred Heart Church, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, which promoted the fellowship among the Kerala Catholics. The journey of 50 years commenced with the formation of the first Executive Committee and continued its journey together with many Executive Committees elected in the Annual General Meetings. KCA cherishes a unique mutual trust, single-minded devotion, and profound sense of gratitude among its members. This keeps the name of KCA elegantly in lofty places as one of the best expatriate associations in the socio cultural and charitable front in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Founder Members were:

Prof. P. S. Abraham, Puthenkalam, Kumarakom
Mr. John Cruz, Rose House, Shangumukhom, Trivandrum
Late Mr. Francis Joseph, Rose House, Shangumukhom, Trivandrum
Mr. Antony Payyappally, Angamaly

Foundation of KCA

The founder members had many deliberations on the idea before calling for a wide spread awareness campaign among the Kerala Catholics residing in Bahrain. Meanwhile, with the help of late Mr. J T Govias, a draft constitution was prepared and bye-laws were also drawn out for the approval of the General Body for the Association. All the Catholics were members of KCA. However, only those who paid annual subscription of BD 1/- were eligible to vote and hold positions in the Executive Committee. As a result of the campaign, a formal General Body Meeting was convened for the first time in a residence situated near Police Fort. It was at this General Body Meeting the constitution was adopted and Kerala Catholic Association was formally founded.

To bring up the new born association and organize the activities of KCA, the General Body elected the first Executive committee for a term of two years. Initially, the norm of the General Body was to elect Hon. President and Hon. General Secretary who then co-opted rest of the Hon. Members for the Executive Committee. In accordance with the above norm, the first Executive Committee of KCA came into existence as follows:

Hon. President – Prof. PS Abraham
Hon. Vice President – Mr. TV Varghese
Hon. General Secretary – Mr. V John Cruz
Hon. Joint Secretary – Mr. Antony Payyapilly
Hon. Treasurer – Mr. P V Mathews
Hon. Member – Mr. Francis Joseph
Hon. Member – Mr. J T Govias
Hon. Member – Mr. F M Francis
Hon. Member – Ms. Thresiamma Joseph
Hon. Member – Ms. Thresiamma Mathai

Events

Events @ KCA

Messages

Messages from our leaders

I feel it an honor and feels proud that I had the opportunity to serve KCA and it's members and families as President. It is indeed over whelming that we are the members of KCA which has completed 50 years of existence in Kingdom of Bahrain. KCA is a great platform for families and children with great opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. KCA is the place for get together and share happiness. I request all KCA members to utilize the opportunities in KCA. Let's make KCA a better place for happy and joyful memories in our life.

Nithyan Thomas

President

KCA our “Home Away From Home” is rendering commendable services to people of various walks of life in many respects. KCA is a ground to promote leadership, integral development of children, bringing people together to celebrate multi-cultural ethics and values. We remember with gratitude the commitment of our founder members as well as the dedication of senior members and past presidents and past executive committees to bring KCA to this level. We would like to thank our members for placing their confidence and trust in present executive committee.