MONROVIA, Liberia – The Ladies of Marshall, Monrovia Region, inaugurated a new chapter of leadership this Sunday with a Thanksgiving Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, a vibrant street procession, and a jubilant reception, marking a blend of solemn tradition and forward-looking hope.
The event formally installed Respected Lady Sister Scholastica Nyenkan Nimley as the new Regional Noble Lady. The Mass, which served as the spiritual cornerstone of the day, was presided over by Rev. Fr. McDonald Nah, the Vicar for Priests representing Archbishop Gabriel Blamo Jubwe. He was joined by several co-celebrants in a service attended by senior dignitaries from both the Ladies of Marshall and the Knights of Marshall.
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Nah connected the legacy of the Noble Order to the modern Church. He emphasized divine guidance through the Holy Spirit in leadership, calling for collaboration, unity, and women’s empowerment. “The Ladies of Marshall are called not just to serve but to lead with humility, wisdom, and grace, and continue to build the church,” he stated.
A Sacred Trust and a Tribute to Legacy
The ceremony was marked by a poignant moment as the newly inducted Regional Noble Lady, Sister Scholastica Nimley, paid an emotional tribute to her late mother, the late Sister Agatha Veronica Dweh-Welleh Sieh—a foundational member and past leader of the order. A moment of silence was observed in her honor.
Looking ahead, Sister Nimley framed the new administration’s mission within the 99-year history of the Noble Order. “As we enter the 99th year of the Noble Order’s existence, we stand on the shoulders of giants,” she declared. “This is a sacred trust, and we must now move forward united in our purpose and faithful to our calling.”
She also announced the first major initiative of her tenure: the Marshallan Pilgrimage 2025. Organized under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” the journey to the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Côte d’Ivoire will coincide with the closing of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year and Year of Hope.
Following the Mass, the celebration spilled out from the cathedral and into the streets of central Monrovia. Members of the Noble Order, led by a spirited junior brass band, paraded from the Sacred Heart Cathedral to the Stella Maris Polytechnic compound in a colorful public display of unity and faith.
The evening reception at Stella Maris was a festive capstone to the day. Guests were treated to an array of traditional and continental dishes. A symbolic highlight was the ceremonial popping of eight champagne bottles by the eight officers of the Monrovia Regional Court, honoring the Eight Foundation Members of the Ladies of Marshall in Liberia.
Worthy Bro. S. Clarence Borbordee, the State Grand Knight, served as guest of honor and offered a toast to the Roman Catholic Church. The event was closed with a thanksgiving prayer by Rev. Fr. Marti Dohan, concluding a day that seamlessly blended spiritual reflection with celebratory hope for the future of the Noble Order in Monrovia.
