Sultanate of Oman located in Southwest Asia, surrounded by the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and the UAE. It covers a total land area of approximately 300,000 Sq Km. The land area is composed of varying topographic features such as valleys and desert, mountain ranges and the coastal plain. The Sultanate is also bordered by the Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea and the Rub al Khali (Empty Quarter) of Saudi Arabia.The community of Indians in Oman includes Indian expatriates in Oman, as well as Omani citizens of Indian origin or descent. The Indian community then consisted essentially of traders and financiers from Kutch and Sindh. Admittedly, the settlement of the Indian migrants in Oman has become possible only because of Omani government’s liberal policy in granting its citizenship to foreign nationals.Oman holds an exceptional position among all the Gulf countries in terms of Basic Law of the State promulgated in December 1996, which guarantees the freedom of worship to all its inhabitants, irrespective of their religious beliefs. . Oman has several churches for various Christian sects living in this country.

About KCC-Oman

Knanaya Catholic Congress of Oman is an organization representing Knanaya people living in Oman. Like other expatriates in Oman, knananites came here to find a living after the discovery of oil in the Arabian Gulf. Like in other countries, nursing jobs brought many of our people here in the beginning and later there was a great demand for other professionals like teachers, doctors, engineers, etc. Our people made use of these opportunities and started coming in large numbers in 1980s and 90s. In the beginning of 1990s, our people felt the need of forming a Knanaya Association to bring all Knanaya families under one roof. As a result, the first meeting of KCC-Oman was conducted in Muscat on 7th October 1993 and it was inaugurated by K.M.Jose Kunnamkuzhackal who was later elected as the first president of KCC-Oman. Later             Mr. M.M. John, Mr.Mathew Abraham Makil, Mr. P.T. Jose,Parasseril, Mr. Tomy Mathew Kalladanthiyil, Mr. Shibu Punnose, James Mekkattil, Dr. E. A. Thomas, Mr. Tomy Pulpra,  Mr. Josekutty John,Mr. Joshy Abraham Tharayil and Mr. Shaju Joseph were elected as the presidents successively. The following people were the secretaries of KCC-Oman:  Mr. Gigimon Kuzhivelil, Mr. P.C. Thomas Poothara,, Mr. K.C.Jose Kavanal, Mr. Tomy Mathew, Kalladanthiyil, Mr. George Thomas, Mrs. Mary Thomas, Mrs. Molly Peter, Mr. Joshy Abraham, Mr. Shantu K. Joseph,  Mr. Joseph Chalamadam, Mrs. Sally Jose, Mr. Shaji k Joseph, Mr.  Siju Mathew  and Mr. Mathew Valiyaveettil.

KCC-Oman is a non-profitable organization of approximately 500 people consisting of two hundred Knanaya Catholic families and 50 bachelors spreading all over Oman. There is an independent KCC unit in Salalah which is a unique place in Oman around 1000 Km away from Muscat.Over the years, Knananites have become an integral part and active members of the Catholic Church. There is a regular prayer meeting inside Ruwi Church premise on the first Friday of every month. Other cultural programs for the KCC Oman includes Christmas celebration with annual get together, Easter get together and Onam celebrations. KCC-Oman is undertaking Christmas Carol during the festive season of Christmas covering all the knanaya family houses in the capital and outskirts of Muscat.  On Maundy Thursday, Pesaha appam (bread) rituals is conducted by cutting the bread by the President of KCC-Oman and is shared among the group members after the prayers. KCC-Oman conducts childrens camp a day once in a year and this helps our children to get knowledge and awareness about Knanaya Pythrukam and the other interactive sessions with professionals for personality development.In addition,KCC-Oman organizes sports day once in a year.

Oman KCYL for youth is also functioning effectively under the patronage of KCC-Oman president. All youth gathers with their leaders along with KCYL-Director and actively participating in KCC-Oman programs. KCYL-Oman conducts football tournament every year in association with KCC-Oman.

KCC-Oman maintains a charity fund and has contributed generously to the needs mainly  to our diocese and for other needy individual/groups on various occasions. Other proud achievements of the KCC-Oman are bringing our honorable Bishops to Oman like Mar.Mathew Moolakkattu, the Arch Bishop of Kottayam, Late Mar. Abraham Viruthikulangara, the Ex-Arch Bishop of Nagpur, Mar. Joseph Pandarasseril, the auxiliary Bishop of Kottayam. In 2018 Jan 28^th KCC-Oman celebrated the Silver jubilee with Chief Guest Mar George Pallipparambil Bishop of Miao and Guest of Honour was Bishop Paul Hinder, O.F.M. Cap. Vicar Apostolic in the ApostolicVicariate of Southern Arabia.

KCC-Oman is privileged to have the blessings and guidance of its Patrons His Lordship Paul Hinder, the Vicar Apostolic of Southern Arabia and His Grace Mar Mathew Moolakkatt the Archbishop of Kottayam Archdiocese. The Auxiliary Bishops of Kottayam Archdiocese His Lordship Mar Joseph Pandarasseril and His Lordship Geevarghese Mar Aprem are always supporting KKCA at all times.

For any further information please refers the KCCOMAN website www.knanayacathicoman.org.