By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra, Nov. 23, GNA- The Noble Order of Knights and Ladies of Marshall (K&LM), has officially relaunched its centenary anniversary celebrations in Accra.
The relaunch marks the countdown to its climax on November 18, 2026.
The event, dubbed , “Countdown to 100 – Reigniting the Centenary Fever,” served as a platform to interact with the media and unveil the activities lined up across the Marshallan world in Ghana, West Africa, and globally.
The Knights of Marshall was established in the Gold Coast (Ghana) on November 18, 1926, at St. Paul’s Parish, Sekondi.
The society was founded by enthusiastic young Catholic men, mirroring the principles of the Knights of Columbus in America, to bring Catholic men together for effective lay apostolate and social support.
Worthy Brother Augustine Appiah, Chairperson of the Centenary Relaunch Committee, highlighted the commitment to charity and announced the major Legacy Project.
“We are building a kindergarten school that can host about more than 100 children and we are building it and donating it to mark our 100 years,” Worthy Brother Appiah stated.
The Worthy Brother noted that Greater Accra Region Councils and Courts demonstrated strong support to the Legacy Project by donating GH₵250,000 at the relaunch of event.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Antoinette Tsiboe-Darko, urging members to see the centenary as a “launchpad” for the next 100 years, emphasising the need to address contemporary challenges, including declining meeting attendance, economic constraints, and the impact of technology.
To address this, she proposed several key digital initiatives which included a dedicated Marshallan Digital Hub to foster intentional, guided discussions and the implementation of hybrid meeting models to blend in-person fellowship with online platform engagements.
She also proposed establishing a Marshallan Media Guild to create professional, compelling content, debunk myths, and establish a meaningful digital presence.
These initiatives, according to Dr. Tsiboe-Darko, are crucial for attracting future generations and ensuring the Order remains “relevant, impactful, and spiritually grounded.”
Dr. Tsiboe-Darko also stressed the importance of strengthening the Junior Order through active mentorship and support schemes, as well as providing Holistic Support and Health Care (welfare) for members through professional partnerships.
The Order was named to immortalize Sir James Marshall, a Catholic, who served the people of the Gold Coast.
Sir Marshall was instrumental in the re-establishment of the Catholic Church in the Gold Coast in 1880 after a long hiatus, championing the cause that led to the arrival of the pioneer Catholic priests.
The female counterpart, the Ladies of Marshall, was inaugurated in 1969. Today, the Order is dedicated to service, Unity, Charity, and Fraternity, with Councils and Courts spread across West Africa and the United Kingdom.
GNA
23 Nov. 2025
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong