The Tamale East Region of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall, a Catholic-friendly society, recently hosted its second regional conference, aimed at reflecting on its activities. The conference was held under the theme: “Marshallans as Pilgrims of Hope: Reflections in a Jubilee Year Towards a Century of Service to the Church.”
During the opening ceremony in Tamale, Worthy Brother Thomas Azuure, the outgoing Regional Grand Knight, explained that the conference is an annual event organised by the various regions of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall. Under the leadership of the Regional Grand Knights and Regional Noble Ladies, participants—Brothers and Sisters—gather to reflect on a selected theme.
This year’s theme was designed to inspire members to reflect on the Jubilee Year declared by Pope Francis and to renew their spiritual journeys as pilgrims of hope.
Very Reverend Father Hilary Pogbeyir, Vicar General of the Tamale Archdiocese, who represented Most Reverend Philip Naameh, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Tamale, encouraged Catholic societies to be a beacon of hope for the billions of poor and sick individuals who often lack life’s essentials. He reminded the attendees that, “the goods of the earth are not destined for a privileged few but for everyone.”
Father Pogbeyir stressed the Christian duty to care for the poor and urged the wealthy to be generous and attentive to the needs of the less fortunate.
Sir Knight Brother Professor Elias N. K. Sowley, Chairman for the occasion, also urged Christians to embody love for their neighbours and assist those in distress, echoing the message of compassion.
The Supreme Knight, Sir Knight Brother Richard Ayih-Akakpo, and the Grand Lady, Most Respected Lady Sister Patricia Dunenye, addressed participants, encouraging them to support God’s work by serving as disciples and missionaries, helping to build and strengthen the Catholic Church.
The three-day event was hosted by Council 153 (Male Branch) and Court 149 (Female Branch), both of which are affiliated with Sacred Heart Parish in Tamale. Attendees included members from Council 27 and Court 12 (Tamale), Council 146 (Saboba), and Court 173 (Lamashegu).
The Supreme Council (the governing body of the Knights of Marshall) was represented by Sir Knight Brother Dr. Paul Ntodi and Worthy Brother Wisdom Kumah. In contrast, the Grand Court (governing body of the Ladies of Marshall) was represented by Most Respected Lady Sister Clare Baneong-Yakubo and Respected Lady Sister Barbara Adisa Dickens.
At the conference, a new Regional Grand Knight, Worthy Brother John Issah Alhassan, and a new Regional Noble Lady, Respected Lady Sister Monica Ekekpi, were installed to lead the Tamale East Region for the next two years (2025–2027).
The conference concluded with a Mass at Sacred Heart Parish, marking the spiritual culmination of the event.
The Knights of Marshall were established in Sekondi in November 1926, while its female counterpart, the Ladies of Marshall, was founded in Kumasi in December 1969. Today, the Knights and Ladies of Marshall operate in many Catholic dioceses in Ghana, as well as in branches in Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and the UK.
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