Thu Sep 12 07:16:00 UTC 2024: ## Seven New Members Sworn into College of Consultors in Monrovia

**Monrovia, Liberia** – The Archdiocese of Monrovia welcomed seven new members to its College of Consultors on Tuesday, September 10th, during a solemn ceremony held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. The event, led by Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Blamo Jubwe, Metropolitan Archbishop of Monrovia, marked the formal inauguration of the newly appointed priests into this crucial advisory body.

The ceremony included an orientation emphasizing the College’s vital role in the governance and administration of the Archdiocese. Archbishop Jubwe personally administered the Oath of Fidelity and Secrecy to each priest, stressing the importance of confidentiality and integrity within the College. He highlighted the need for priests to exemplify strong moral character and faith to maintain the trust of the lay faithful.

The newly appointed members of the College of Consultors are:

* Very Rev. Fr. Ambrose Dayouga Kroma
* Very Rev. Fr. Sony Joseph Pattenplakeal, SDB
* Very Rev. Fr. Valentine J.V.K. Vordzorgbe
* Very Rev. Fr. Alphonsus M. Mombo

The College of Consultors, a required body in every diocese, assists the bishop in governing and administering the diocese in accordance with Church law. The members are appointed by the diocesan bishop for a five-year term and are chosen based on their experience, judgment, moral character, wisdom, and prudence.

Archbishop Jubwe, in addressing the newly appointed members, acknowledged the perceptions of priests among the lay faithful and urged them to conduct themselves with integrity and inspire trust within the Church community.

The reconstitution of the College of Consultors signifies a renewed commitment to responsible governance and effective leadership within the Archdiocese of Monrovia. The body will play a vital role in advising the Archbishop on crucial decisions affecting the Church and its community.

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