Historic First: Banjul Diocese Ordains Five Priests
For the first time in its history, the Diocese of Banjul has ordained five Gambian men to the priesthood in a single ceremony—an event of historic significance that underscores four decades of steady growth in local vocations since the first Gambian ordination in 1985. More in the report.
Bishop Manga Delivers 2025 New Year Message on “Liberation”
This is the 2025 New Years message by the Most Rev'd Bannie E F Manga, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church The Gambia and the Chairman of The Gambia Christian Council.
More in the statement.
Bishop Manga Delivers 2024 Christmas Message on “The Gift of Children”
This is the 2024 Christmas message by the Most Rev'd Bannie E F Manga, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church The Gambia and the Chairman of The Gambia Christian Council.
More in his statement.
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