Media Release
Dubai, May 25: St Mary’s Mangalurean Community Dubai (SMMC) has announced the formation of its executive core committee for the term 2026 to 2028, marking a new chapter of leadership, service, and community engagement for the Konkani-speaking Catholics of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai.
The new executive core committee was announced during the Konkani Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai, and took oath under the leadership and guidance of Fr Victor Fernandes OFM Cap, spiritual director of SMMC Dubai.
Boniface Carlo has been appointed as the coordinator. He will lead the newly appointed of office-bearers for the different portfolio, hailing from various parishes from Mangalore and Udupi diocese.
Continuing a legacy of faith, culture, and service
Since its inception in 2013, St Mary’s Mangalurean Community Dubai has played a pivotal role in bringing together the Mangalurean Konkani Catholic community in Dubai. Over the years, SMMC Dubai has served as an important platform for Konkani liturgy, cultural celebrations, family participation, youth engagement, charitable outreach and community service and welfare.
For the Mangalurean Catholic diaspora living in the UAE, SMMC Dubai continues to be a meaningful link to faith, language, tradition, and community identity. Through its spiritual, cultural, and social initiatives, the organisation has consistently worked to preserve the rich heritage of the Mangalurean Catholic community while encouraging active participation in the life of the Church.
Executive core committee for 2026–2028
The newly appointed executive core committee brings together members with diverse parish backgrounds, community experience, and a shared commitment to service. The team will work collectively to support liturgical services, volunteer coordination, community communication, outreach programmes, cultural activities, youth participation, and welfare initiatives.
The executive core committee for 2026–2028 term is as follows:
Renewed focus for the new term
Speaking on the occasion, Fr Victor Fernandes OFM Cap commended the outgoing committee for their dedicated and selfless service to the community. He also encouraged the newly appointed team to carry forward the mission of SMMC Dubai with humility, commitment, determination, and passion.
The 2026–2028 committees will focus on strengthening community unity, encouraging greater participation in Konkani liturgy, supporting families and youth, promoting cultural identity, and continuing charitable and welfare initiatives for the benefit of the community.
Boniface Carlo, the newly appointed coordinator of SMMC, Dubai for the 2026–2028 term, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in the new committee and reaffirmed their commitment to serve the community with unity, faith, and dedication.
The new leadership team is expected to build on the strong foundation laid by previous committees while bringing renewed energy, collaboration, and commitment to the service of the Church and the Mangalurean Catholic community in Dubai.
With the appointment of the 2026–2028 executive core committee, SMMC, Dubai looks forward to another meaningful term of faith-filled service, unity, and community growth.