MCA Unit Inaugurated at Sacred Heart Church, Karikal, Bhatkal

The Karwar Diocesan Commission for Proclamation and Evangelization inaugurated a Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) unit at Sacred Heart Church in Karikal, Bhatkal, on October 11, 2026. During the ceremony, 14 children were formally admitted into the association.

Father Stewart Fernandes, director of the commission for proclamation and evangelization, celebrated the Mass and led the inauguration with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Following the liturgy, Father Fernandes held a training session to explain how the MCA helps children develop missionary awareness, prayer habits, and concern for other children globally.

Ms. Rekha Rani thanked Father Fernandes for his support in establishing the unit on behalf of Father Raymond Fernandes, the parochial administrator of Sacred Heart Church.