A Joyful Start to the Festive SeasonSKA London hosted a wonderful Christmas Dinner & Dance celebration, bringing together around 200 members, families, and guests for a truly festive afternoon and evening. The venue was beautifully transformed with a Christmas tree and crib, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.Children’s Festivities and a Special GuestThe celebrations began with entertainmen

Life in a warm, coastal, tropical region is basically a blessing with a tiny side of suffering. On one hand, you get fresh air, green trees, rain, and good food. On the other hand, the same humidity that makes your plants happy also gives you colds, coughs, headaches, random rashes, stomach problems, and that mysterious fever that shows up uninvited.For generations, families didn’t run to the medi

In the coastal city of Mangalore, where the Arabian Sea meets a deeply rooted Christian heritage, music has always been more than just melody, it has been prayer, history, and identity. Among the many linguistic and cultural expressions of the region, religious Konkani hymns occupy a special place. Sung in churches, homes, novenas, and processions, these hymns are living links to a faith shaped by

Every December, long before the Christmas star is hung or the crib is set up, the heart of a Mangalorean Christian home begins to beat a little faster. And it begins—not with carols, not with decorations—but with Kuswar.For us Mangaloreans, Kuswar is not just a plate of sweets. It is childhood in a bowl, the fragrance of home, and the taste of togetherness. It is the story of generations—grandmoth

Today, August 10th, the world celebrates a heart full of courage and a mind sharp with wit: Saint Lawrence. His story, reaching across seventeen centuries, is a beautiful and challenging reminder that the most precious things in life are never the ones we can lock in a vault.The Trusted Guardian of CompassionLawrence wasn't just another name in the early Church; he was the Archdeacon of Rome under

Few saints in the Christian tradition are as universally loved as St. Anthony of Padua. Known affectionately as the finder of lost things, he is much more than a heavenly search-and-rescue assistant. St. Anthony’s life is a story of humility, courage, deep scholarship, and a heart overflowing with compassion. His teachings continue to touch millions around the world, especially those seeking hope,

The SKA Monthi Feast 2025 was celebrated with deep devotion and great joy on Sunday, 7th September 2025 at Alperton Community School, Wembley. The celebration began at 10:30 a.m. with the traditional offering of flowers to Mother Mary by the children. During this touching and devotional moment, young Vivaan Lobo sang a beautiful hymn to Mother Mary, lifting the spirits of the congregation. Soon af

On Sunday, 22nd June 2025, the courts at Cranford Community College came alive with shuttle smashes, fast footwork, and vibrant community energy as SKA London proudly hosted the annual SKA London Badminton Tournament 2025. From children to adults, seasoned players to enthusiastic supporters, everyone gathered for what turned out to be an unforgettable celebration of sport and togetherness.This exc

Explore Hidden Histories at Guildhall Library This JulyOn Monday, July 21 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, head to Guildhall Library, London, for a powerful and eye-opening talk that peels back the layers of wartime history at the West India Docks.Titled “Itinerant Sailors and Displaced Ayahs: The West India Docks During Wartime,” this unique event will be led by celebrated author Renita D'Silva, who will ex

The SKA London Easter Celebration, held on Saturday, 19th April at Alperton Community School, Wembley, was a joyous and spiritually enriching gathering for the Mangalorean community. The evening began at 6:00 PM with a reverent Easter Vigil Mass celebrated by Fr. Jossie Mascarnhas, who delivered an inspiring sermon. The mass featured the blessing of the New Light and the New Holy Water for the yea