Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held its Extra Ordinary General Body Meeting on Friday, 23rd October 2026 at Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya exclusively for the purpose of Constitution Amendment Proposal. The meeting commenced at 6:30 pm with the opening prayer led by Vinitha Pinto.
President Prakash Godwin Pinto warmly welcomed the gathering and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Constitution Amendment Committee for their unwavering support, dedication, and hard work in reviewing the existing constitution and developing a new proposal. In his address, he sincerely thanked all the members for their continued support, commitment, and active participation in KCWA events, acknowledging their valuable contributions to the association’s growth and progress.
Rev. Fr. Darel Fernandes, parish priest of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Arabia church Ahmadi, was also present at the meeting and delivered a heartfelt message. In his address, he emphasized that every good deed we do will eventually come back to us, encouraging everyone to continue serving others with kindness and generosity. He also congratulated KCWA on completing 38 years of dedicated service and commended the association for its valuable contributions to the community.
Following this, Moderator Arun Jossy D’Souza commenced the presentation on the proposed constitutional amendments. He introduced the members of the Constitution Amendment Committee to the gathering. Subsequently, Kevin D’Souza and Deepak Andrade presented the proposed corrections and amendments to the constitution. Smitha Suvarna, Veena Serrao, Tressy Cutinho, and Reena Pereira read out the existing clauses alongside the proposed amendments, enabling the members present to understand and review the suggested changes.
There were constructive interactions among members regarding the proposed constitutional amendments, which were undertaken after 10 years. All amended articles were passed by voice vote, reflecting the members’ collective support and participation.
A period of 60 days, until 22 December 2026, has been provided for any further enquiries or suggestions regarding the amendments. The newly proposed amendments to the Constitution will come into effect on 19 February 2027, marking an important milestone in the organization’s development and future governance.
Marian Quiz Draw :
On the occasion of Monthi Fest, the Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) organized an online Marian Quiz for Mangalorean Catholics aged 10 and above residing in Kuwait. The quiz featured 20 questions about the Blessed Virgin Mary. KCWA received 120 entries, of which 102 participants answered all the questions correctly.
To select the top three winners of the Marian Quiz, a draw was held during the meeting, followed by the prize distribution ceremony. The draw was conducted by Mr. Rajesh Aranha, Leader of the Salmiya Church Konkani Community, former General Secretary of KCWA and member of the Constitution Amendment Committee, along with KCWA President Prakash Pinto.
The winners were selected by drawing lots, and their names are as follows:
- Kevin Preetham Dsouza
- Ida Lobo
- Reshma Maria D’Souza
Participants’ names who answered all questions correctly are displayed below:
| Aaron Andrade | Ivan Sequeira | Rajesh Cardoza |
| Alan D Mello | Jace Dcunha | Raymond Ciril Nazareth |
| Albert Dsouza | Jaison Delwin Tauro | Reema Lobo |
| Alisha Janet Andrade | Jaison Monteiro | Reshma Jacintha Sequeira |
| Allan Jose Dsouza | Jasmine Mathais | Reshma Maria Noronha |
| Allan Joseph Pinto | Jeevan Roserio Monteiro | Rinitha Dsouza |
| Alston Dsouza | Jenevive Martis | Rita Flavia Pinto |
| Alvina Viola Nazareth | Jenisha Menezes | Sahil Sebastian Dsouza |
| Alwyn Noronha | John Andrade | Samuel Dsilva |
| Anil Terence Tauro | Johnson Ronald Dalmeida | Samuel Lewis |
| Anil Roshan Lobo | Joyston Dalmeida | Santhosh Dsilva |
| Anil Valerian Nazareth | Juliana Dsouza | Saritha Tauro |
| Anitha Fernandes | Kevin Preetham Dsouza | Savitha Tauro |
| Anitha Fernandes | Lancy Pius Dsouza | Senwil Jevita Pinto |
| Anitha Flora Pinto | Lauren Dsouza | Shane Lobo |
| Aretha Raina D Mello | Lauren Mascarenhas | Shareen Montin Fernandes |
| Arun M Dsilva | Lional Rayan Mascarenhas | Sharel Gail Fernandes |
| Blanche Richard Simon | Lisa Dcunha | Sharmila Dsouza |
| Brooke Almeida | Lolita Gretta Nazareth | Sharvin Dsouza |
| Calan Walter Dsilva | Mabel Andrade | Shay Alvares |
| Chrystal Vienna Sequeira | Mable Shanthi Dalmeida | Sony Saldanha |
| Crystal Dsilva | Marcel Dsilva | Sunil Fernandes |
| Elmer Luke Noronha | Melric Bryan Lobo | Sunil Pius Almeida |
| Eva Dsouza | Melville Vincent Mathias | Sunitha Dora Sequiera |
| Flevia D Mello | Melvin Cliffered Dsouza | Sushma Jenifer Dsouza |
| Garrick Daniel Fernandes | Meriel Noronha | Sushma Josline Menezes |
| Glester Hilton Dsouza | Nelson Dsouza | Swathi Mathias |
| Gloria Tauro | Nelson Praveen Sequeira | Sylvia Dcosta |
| Harry Fernandes | Nisha Veera Dsouza | Usha D’souza |
| Harsha Lobo | Nishitha Andrade | Valentino Almeida |
| Helen Castelino | Patricia Lilly Pinto | Vijay Wilson |
| Henry Sequiera | Patrick Riyan Pinto | Vinitha Dsouza |
| Ida Lobo | Peter Rodrigues | Vinnifred |
| Ionna Dael Dsilva | Rachel Mascarenhas | Vinod Dsouza |
The answers for the quiz questions are displayed below:
Marian Quiz 2026
- Which Old Testament woman is most often seen as the “New Eve,” prefiguring Mary? – Eve
- Which Gospel never mentions Mary by her personal name? – John
- How many times does the Gospel of John explicitly refer to Mary? – Twice
- Which Marian dogma was defined first? – Mother of God (Council of Ephesus, AD 431)
- According to Luke 1:35, which Person of the Trinity is specifically said to “come upon” Mary? – The Holy Spirit
- Which Old Testament object is Mary often compared to because she carried the Word of God? – Ark of the Covenant
- Which king danced before the Ark of the Covenant, paralleling John the Baptist leaping before Mary? – David
- In Luke 1, Mary remained with Elizabeth for about three months. How long did the Ark remain in the house of Obed-Edom? – Three Months
- Which title for Mary appears in Revelation 12 according to Catholic interpretation? – Woman clothed with the sun
- Which early Church council condemned Nestorius and affirmed Mary as Theotokos? – Ephesus
- What does the Greek word “Kecharitomene” literally mean? – Full of grace / one who has been completely graced
- Which Church Father famously called Mary the “New Eve”? – St. Irenaeus
- Which pope proclaimed Mary “Mother of the Church” during the Second Vatican Council? – Paul VI
- Which pope extended the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church, to the universal Church calendar in 2018? –Francis
- In Luke 1:38, what is the Latin word traditionally used for Mary’s response? – Fiat
- Which Gospel records Mary’s prophecy, “All generations will call me blessed”? – Luke
- Which Marian privilege means Mary remained free from personal sin throughout her life? – Immaculate Conception (and freedom from personal sin by God’s grace)
- Which Marian apparition led to the title “Our Lady of the Rosary” becoming especially prominent? – Fatima
- Which pope added the Luminous Mysteries to the Rosary? – John Paul II
- What is the oldest known prayer addressed to Mary? – Sub Tuum Praesidium
KCWA takes this opportunity to congratulate the winners of the Marian Quiz. Prizes were distributed to the winners by Mr. Rajesh Aranha. The competition was well coordinated by Vinitha Pinto and Yvonne Veigas and supported by Nilton D’Souza for hosting the quiz online.
The Moderator warmly welcomed the newly registered members Prakash Pinto Mauris for joining KCWA during the EOGBM.
Tressy Cutinho proposed the vote of thanks and led the closing prayer along with grace before meal. Vice President, Arun Jossy Dsouza was the moderator. Alban Dsouza captured the event through his skills in photography. Projector was provided by Alban D Souza. Nilton D Souza animated the presentation supported by Reena Pereira. Special thanks to Constitution Amendment committee member Steevan Misquith for preparing the presentation. Sound system was provided by Samson Serrao. Around 100 KCWA members with their families were present. Dinner and refreshments were served by Ruchik Restaurant to all attendees of the EOGBM.
KCWA Managing committee would like to express their sincere gratitude to members for attending the EOGBM and sharing their valuable thoughts and constructive suggestions. We also thank the management of Indian School of Excellence, Salmiya for providing the venue to hold the meeting.
