Council 10 launches 80th anniversary celebration
Council 10 of the Noble Order of the Knights of Marshall, Christ the King Parish, Accra has held a colourful ceremony at the St Paul Catholic Church, Kpehe, Accra, to officially launch activities to mark its 80th anniversary celebration.
The theme for the celebration is “Council 10 in the service of God, service of community and service of country: 80 Years of thanksgiving and grace.”
It brought together some Senior Officers of the Noble Order and members of Court 5, church leaders and invited guests to mark the beginning of celebration for the oldest Council of the Order in the Greater Accra Region.
Anniversary launch
Speaking at the launch, the Grand Knight of Council 10, Bro. Emmanuel MacLean Ofori, said the anniversary was a moment of thanksgiving and reflection on the Council’s long history of service.
He said Council 10 was consecrated in Accra on August 18, 1946, and would officially turn 80 years on August 18, 2026.
Brother Ofori added that the commemoration marked decades of building a strong reputation over the years as a premier Council within the Noble Order.
He commended St. Paul Catholic Church for being one of the strong pillars supporting the growth and progress of Council 10.
A Past Supreme Knight, who was also Chairman for the occasion, Sir Kt Bro. Andrew Quayson, delivering the main address, traced the humble beginnings of the Council, saying it was consecrated in a classroom at St. Mary’s Primary School, Korle Gonno, Accra, with a chartered membership of 12, including a priest.
According to him, Council 10 had grown into a vibrant body with about 150 members and now met in its own multi-purpose-built Marshallan Temple at Okponglo in Accra.
Sir Kt Bro. Quayson said the Council had played a major role in expanding the Order in Greater Accra, noting that it had directly and indirectly helped to establish 22 councils in the region.
He added that Council 10 had also produced three substantive Supreme Knights and had won the Best Council award six times, more than any other Council in the Noble Order.
The Past Supreme Knight said the achievements reflected the sacrifice, commitment and dedication of the founding fathers and generations of members who served the council.
Activities lined up
As part of the anniversary’s activities, the chairman unveiled the official logo for the celebrations during the launch.
This will be followed by a gospel rock show on July 3.
He added that there would also be a candlelight procession and rosary recitation on August 17, 2026, from the Emmanuel Eye Clinic at Shiashie in Accra to the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Okponglo.
Sir Knight Quayson hinted that the celebration would be climaxed on August 23, 2026, with a thanksgiving Mass to be led by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Rev John Bonaventure Kwofie Cssp, followed by an anniversary banquet at the St Anthony Multipurpose Centre.
He said the activities would not only celebrate the council’s past, but also renew unity among members and inspire continued service to the Catholic Church, community and country.
The Council also donated GH¢20,000 to support the St Paul Catholic Church in its developmental activities.
