Knanaya Catholic Association of Dallas Fort Worth

09/12/2026

08/26/2026

🌸 Happy Onam from the KCADFW Executive Committee! 🌸

May this Onam bring happiness, prosperity, peace, and togetherness to all our families.

Let us celebrate the spirit of Onam with our Knanaya community, family, and friends, keeping alive our traditions and cherished memories.

🌼 KCADFW Onam Celebration 2026 🌼
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Come join us for a joyful celebration filled with tradition, culture, delicious Onam Sadhya, music, and togetherness!

KCADFW Executive Committee
Wishing everyone a very Happy & Blessed Onam! 🌾💐

08/13/2026

Dear KCADFW Members and Families,

🌼 The countdown has begun — only 30 days to go! 🌼

Our much-awaited KCADFW Onam Celebration 2026 is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, 2026 , and get ready to come together as a community to celebrate our heritage, culture, and traditions.

🎨 30+ Arts & Literary Competitions!

Our dedicated Cultural Committee members — Teena Kuzhippil, Mithu Ambattu, and James Karinganattu — are working tirelessly to prepare an exciting lineup of 30+ arts and literary competitions for our community.

The registration requirements, competition categories, and rules have already been announced. We encourage everyone to review the details and sign up early so that you and your children can participate and showcase your talents.

🌸 A Day Full of Culture & Celebration

From the KCADFW Talent Fest and traditional arts competitions to Onam Sadya, cultural performances, and an evening Cultural Extravaganza, there will be something for everyone.

We warmly invite all KCADFW social members and their families to join us and make this Onam celebration memorable.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Knai Thomman Hall
🎭 KCADFW Talent Fest – 9:00 AM onwards
🎶 Cultural Extravaganza – 6:00 PM
🍛 Onam Sadya – 8:00 PM

Let’s come together to celebrate Our Culture, Our Pride, and Our Community!

We look forward to celebrating Onam 2026 with all of you!

Warm regards,
KCADFW Executive Committee
Knanaya Catholic Association of Dallas–Fort Worth

08/11/2026

👑 Congratulations, Dr. Priya Karakkattil! 👑

Congratulations to Dr. Priya Karakkattil, the proud recipient of the Knanaya Professional Award at the 16th KCCNA Convention!

Your outstanding achievements, confidence, grace, and dedication brought great pride to the KCADFW community on the national stage.

🌟 Congratulations, Priya!

08/11/2026

👑 Congratulations to Ashlyn Kuzhikkattil! 👑

Heartfelt congratulations to Ashlyn Kuzhikkattil, the proud winner of the KCWFNA’s Knanaya Royal Kingdom Princess Pageant at the 16th KCCNA Convention!

Ashlyn made KCADFW proud with her grace, confidence, and outstanding performance on the grand stage.

🌟 Congratulations, Ashlyn!
Your KCADFW family is incredibly proud of you! 💐👑

06/06/2026

Dear KCADFW Community Members,

KCADFW Announces the 2026 Education Award Winners

The Executive Committee of the Knanaya Catholic Association of Dallas–Fort Worth (KCADFW) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026 KCADFW Education Awards. These students have distinguished themselves through outstanding academic achievement, dedication, and a strong commitment to higher education. In addition to their scholastic accomplishments, they have demonstrated active involvement in the Knanaya community, serving as exemplary role models for their peers. Their achievements bring great pride to our entire community.

KCADFW Analil Engineering Education Award 2026

Matthew Kulangara, Son of James and Anu Kulangara

This prestigious award ($2,000) was established in memory of Mr. Kuriacko (Thampi) Analil and Ms. Bibi K. Analil, engineers who deeply valued education, discipline, professional excellence, and lifelong learning. The award recognizes students who exemplify these values and demonstrate exceptional promise in the field of engineering.

Congratulations, Matthew, on this well-deserved honor. We wish you continued success in your academic and professional journey.

KCADFW Educational Awards 2026

First Place: Allen Mathew Pakkattil, Son of Mathew and Maya Pakkattil

Allen will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Allen's outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, and commitment to excellence have earned him the First Place KCADFW Educational Award 2026.

Congratulations, Allen! We wish you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter at Texas A&M.

Second Place: Immanuel Arackaparambil , Son of George Mathews and Seema Mathews Arackaparambil

Immanuel will be attending the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) for his undergraduate studies.

His dedication, perseverance, and academic accomplishments have earned him the Second Place KCADFW Educational Award 2026.

Congratulations, Immanuel! We wish you continued success and a bright future ahead.

Acknowledgements

The KCADFW Executive Committee extends its sincere appreciation to the members of the KCADFW Education Committee for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment throughout the award evaluation and selection process.

Special thanks to:

Abey Analil
Tom Chacko Chennangattu
Ashley Tharayil

Their time, effort, and thoughtful evaluation ensured a fair and comprehensive selection process.

Congratulations to all our award recipients!

Your achievements inspire our entire community. May God bless you abundantly as you pursue your educational goals and future aspirations.

For KCADFW Executive Committee

Baiju Alappattu, President

Knanaya Catholic Association of Dallas–Fort Worth