From Nnewi Catholic Diocese of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, Anambra State, Nigeria. From a family of six and traditionally Catholic. Developed interest in the priesthood as an altar boy at about the age of eight and eventually became a Roman Catholic priest on July 15, 1995.
 

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy – 1990: Seat of Wisdom Major Seminary, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, affiliate of the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome.  

Bachelor’s Degree in Sacred Theology/ Master’s Degree in Divinity – 1995: Seat of Wisdom Major Seminary, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, affiliate of the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education – 2007: National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna, Awka Branch, Nigeria.

Clinical Pastoral Education – 2009: Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Certificate of Cultural Orientation for International Students – 2011: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles California   

Advanced Studies in Ministry, Pastoral Counseling – 2012: Graduate Theological Foundation, Indiana

Advanced Studies in Philosophy, in Education /Administrative Management – 2016: Graduate Theological Foundation, Indiana 

PASTORAL ASSIGNMENT

NIGERIA

Associate Pastor – 1995: All Saints Parish Nkpor and St. Peter Clever Parish Nnewichi. Pastor – 2000 – 2008: St Marin Parish Inyaba Nnewi and St. Andrew Azia and other diocesan assignments as appointed by the Bishop.

USA

Arrived US – 2008 Professional Hospital Chaplain – 2010: Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Northridge, California. Associate Pastor – 2014 / 2020: St. Philip, Pasadena and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Downey. Currently Associate Pastor – St. Linus, Norwalk, September 1, 2020.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!