Accra: Members of the Noble Order of Knights of St. John International (KSJI) and Ladies Auxiliary in the Koforidua - Ho Grand Commandery have converged at Ho Technical University for the Sixth Biennial Grand Convention of the Order. It was held under the theme: 'Pilgrims of Hope: Journeying Together in Fraternity and Service.'
According to Ghana News Agency, the four-day gathering brought together delegates from the Koforidua, Ho, Jasikan, and Keta-Akatsi Catholic Dioceses, alongside clergy, dignitaries, and invited guests. This convention marked the final event under the unified Koforidua-Ho Grand Commandery, as the Order prepared to transition into two distinct Grand Commanderies - Ho and Koforidua.
The Knights of St. John, a para-military fraternal society within the Roman Catholic Church, is recognized for its discipline, charity, and commitment to evangelization and community development. Addressing the gathering, Col. John Bliss Kokroko, Regimental District Commander, expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the Order through decades of service and spiritual growth. He highlighted the district's role as a pillar of strength and discipline while announcing the Order's 50 years of existence in the Ho, Jasikan, and Keta-Akatsi Dioceses.
Brigadier-Gen. Paul Amoasi Baidoo, Grand President of the Koforidua-Ho Grand Commandery, commended the Order's leadership and reaffirmed its role in advancing the Church's mission. Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, Catholic Bishop of Ho, described the theme as timely and aligned with the universal Church's Jubilee Year, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and service.
Reverend Fr. Dr. Alexander G.K. Salakpi, guest speaker, linked the Jubilee Year 2025-2026 to the theme of hope, fraternity, and service, calling it a theological virtue that sustains believers in times of uncertainty. Prof. Christopher Mensah, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Ho Technical University, welcomed delegates and assured them of HTU's continued support, citing shared values of discipline and moral leadership.
Major General William Edmund Nii-Okang Adjei, Supreme Subordinate President, urged members to overcome divisions and work towards common goals of fraternity and service. He emphasized that the split of the Koforidua-Ho Commandery into two was a strategic growth opportunity.
N/S Victoria Anyan, Supreme Subordinate Ladies Auxiliary, congratulated the district for its dedication to unity and service, encouraging members to deepen their spiritual journey and bring hope wherever they serve.