CASK 
The October 2026 issue of Mangalore marks a new chapter for the Catholic Association of South Kanara, as Dr. Eric C. Lobo takes office as President for 2026–28 at the 113th Annual General Body Meeting. Editor Prof. Dr. Paul G. Aquinas describes the issue as a celebration of members changing with the times, including bringing Gen Z into the governing council, while preserving CASK’s identity, values and voice. The President’s message echoes this: “Our history gives us roots; our vision must give us wings.”
The new team combines experience and youth, and aims to make CASK more connected, more inclusive and more meaningful to the community. A first priority is reconnecting with members, especially senior members who have contributed to CASK’s journey. October is also the Month of the Holy Rosary, and the Editor invites readers to let every bead prayed remind them of hope, peace and the power of prayer.
The issue introduces a new feature, the Secretary’s Corner, which showcases CASK’s work, while the regular features continue. Together, the two messages call on members to honour the past, serve the present and build the future together. To read more, please read this months edition of Mangalore Magazine – Click here.
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Here is the list of contents and authors:
1. Editorial
Author: Prof. Dr. Paul G. Aquinas
Editor Prof. Dr. Paul G. Aquinas calls this issue a celebration of members embracing contemporary life, with Gen Z joining the governing council, while CASK’s identity, values and voice stay intact. As October turns hearts to the Holy Rosary, he invites readers to let every bead be a reminder of hope, peace and prayer. A new Secretary’s Corner debuts. To read more, click here.
2. President’s Message
Author: Dr. Eric Lobo
Accepting office with humility, Dr. Eric Lobo reminds us, “Our history gives us roots; our vision must give us wings.” His new team blends experience with youth, and its first priority is to reconnect with members, especially seniors, so that CASK is more connected, inclusive and meaningful. To read more, click here.
3. From the Secretary’s Desk
Author: Ronald Mendonca
Hon. Secretary Ronald Mendonca introduces the CASK Governing Council for 2026-2028, chosen at the 113th Annual General Body Meeting on 27 September 2026. This page will be a regular way to keep members informed about CASK’s activities and initiatives. To read more, click here.
4. Looking Back with Gratitude
Author: Ronald I. Gomes
The Immediate Past President reflects on two years of service: 229 new Life Members, 20 Benefactors, an amended Memorandum of Association, and a magazine entering its 100th year with 39,000+ digital viewers. His parting message: leadership is temporary, but CASK is permanent. To read more, click here.
5. Lord Teach Us to Pray
Author: Carol Loraine Furtado
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary, with the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on 7 October. This Theme of the Month piece explores the Rosary’s place in Catholic devotion and the unity, calm reflection and spiritual grace that praying it as a family can bring. To read more, click here.
6. A True Story: Pune Station, 2018
Author: Anonymous
A tea seller with one leg, Ramesh Anna, meets a heartbroken young engineer on the verge of ending his life. A diary, a free cup of tea and ten minutes of listening change everything. Five simple lessons on perspective, compassion and new beginnings. To read more, click here.
7. Eastern and Western Lifestyles in Day-to-Day Life
Author: Lawrence V. Barboza
A thoughtful comparison of Eastern and Western approaches to family, thinking, education, work and civic responsibility. Neither is superior; the aim is to adopt the best of both while keeping strong family bonds and respect for elders. To read more, click here.
8. The Cost of Greed
Author: Alphonso Fernandes
A true story from a rural Mangalorean village between 1965 and 1970, where a humble farmer is betrayed by his own son over land. A heartbreaking reminder of what greed can destroy, and a plea to protect the elderly at home. To read more, click here.
9. Konkani in Karachi
Author: Prinson Agnel D’Lima
How Konkani-speaking families from Goa and Mangalore built a vibrant Catholic community in Karachi. Meet an Olympic hockey player, a Mayor of Karachi, a Test cricketer and the man who helped set up Pakistan’s railways. To read more, click here.
10. When Mangalore Finds its Soul Again
Author: Dr. Prof. Harry Prashant Miranda
October in Mangalore awakens memory, and the Rosary has long been the architecture of the Catholic home. A call to pass on the meaning of our heritage to the young: “The Rosary is made of beads, but a family is made of memories.” To read more, click here.
11. Can Faith Survive the Age of Sacred Reels and Digital Noise?
Author: Fr. Ajay Nelson D’Silva SJ
When sermons become thirty-second reels and prayers become posts, what happens to faith? A Jesuit reflection on how social media shapes us, and why the real question is how to become more human and more loving in a world that rewards content over character. To read more, click here.
12. How Social Media is Affecting Children
Author: Jubel D’Cruz
Playgrounds are giving way to screens. This article explains how perfect-looking feeds fuel unhealthy comparisons, how algorithms keep children hooked, and why parents should ask: “Am I using the screen, or is the screen using me?” To read more, click here.
13. Mangaluru Eye: City’s New Landmark?
Author: Gordon D’Almeida, Valencia
A proposed 200-metre, 42-storey tower at Kadri, estimated at about Rs 350 crore, would feature viewing decks, a skywalk and a revolving restaurant. Could it become Mangaluru’s new symbol? The project is still a proposal. To read more, click here.
14. Vodlen Festh
Author: Renita D’Silva
A warm childhood memory of the ‘Big Feast’ at a Kallianpur parish: the fairground in the church yard, the sweets, and a grandmother’s sannas. Nostalgia for faith, family and festive days, with one rule: attend Mass first. To read more, click here.
15. Health Advertisements on Social Media
Author: Dr. Edward Nazareth
“Miracle cure”, “100% natural”, “no surgery required”: learn to spot the warning signs of misleading health ads and fake testimonials. A doctor’s reminder that hope should never replace evidence. To read more, click here.
16. The Sounds of Life
Author: Dr. Sweedyl Chrisyl Fernandes
A moving poem that follows the sounds of a family, from a newborn’s first cry to parents who can no longer hear each other from room to room. A gentle reminder that hearing is a gift we often take for granted. To read more, click here.
17. Dr. Eric Lobo Elected New CASK President
Author: Anonymous
CASK proudly presents its President for 2026-2028, a medical biochemist, researcher and community leader. Unanimously elected at the 113th AGBM, Dr. Lobo brings academic distinction, mentoring experience and a record of service in Rotary. To read more, click here.
18. The Wealth of Time, Your Only Non-Renewable Resource (Chapter 5)
Author: Dr. Nelson D’Souza and Ashwin D’Souza
Money can be earned again; time cannot. This chapter explores the trap of busyness and invites us to replace “How can I fit more in?” with “What deserves my time?” To read more, click here.
19. Our Achievers
Author: Anonymous
Congratulations to Fr. Brian Bonaventure Pereira SJ on becoming the new Provincial of the Karnataka Jesuit Province. Also celebrated: the priestly ordination of Fr. Faraz Darshan SDB in Lahore, and Charles Maurice D’Mello’s International Music Day Honour. To read more, click here.
20. Kuzn: Kulta Kaat
Author: Jane D’Souza
An authentic Mangalorean recipe: horse gram curry with field marrow, jackfruit seeds and bimblies, thickened with horse gram paste and finished with ghee, garlic and mustard. Full ingredients and method inside. To read more, click here.
21. Fact on Football Referee’s Whistle
Author: Anonymous
How can one small whistle stop 22 players amid 100,000 screaming fans? Discover the science of the pea-less titanium whistle, plus the story of the Thumba church that became the birthplace of India’s space programme. To read more, click here.
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