JOHN CHIGBO ASOMUGHA

No.1 Bishop’s House, Catholic Diocesan Secretariat, Nnobi Road Nnewi. PMB 5099., 435101, Nnewi, NG.

Research Interests

Historical Studies

African History, Twentieth-Century African Missionary History, History of Missionary Enterprises in Colonial Africa.

Cultural & Theological Studies

African Cultures and Spiritualities, Theologies of Inculturation, Liberation Theologies, Liturgical Inculturation.

Education

Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Pontificia Urbaniana University
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Theology (B.TH)

Theology

Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Philosophy

Grade: Second Class Honours, Upper Division; Magna Cum Laude Probatus

Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary, Awka, Pontificia Urbaniana University
Rome, Rome, Italy

Bachelor of Philosophy (B. Phil)

Philosophy

Grade: First Class Honours, Summa Cum Laude Probatus

St. Gabriel's Seminary
Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria

Certificate

Spirituality

St. Paul's Seminary
Ukpor, Anambra State, Nigeria

Secondary School Certificates

Secondary Education

Courses

West African Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSC)

National Examination Council Certificate (NECO)

Diploma in Latin (Dip. Lat)

Junior Secondary School Certificate (JSSC)

Certificates

Front-end WordPress Development and Search Engine Optimization

Issued By

VigoPlace Tech Incubation

Diploma in Cloud Computing/DevOps Engineering

Issued By

AltSchool Africa

Distinctions/Honors and Awards

Top 3 Best Graduating Student

Awarded By

Bigard Memorial Seminary, Pontificia Urbaniana University, Rome

Recognized as one of the top three graduating students in the Bachelor of Theology class.

Second Class Honours, Upper Division; Magna Cum Laude Probatus

Awarded By

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Awarded for strong academic achievement in the Bachelor of Arts program.

First Class Honours, Summa Cum Laude Probatus

Awarded By

Pontificia Urbaniana University, Rome

Awarded for exceptional academic performance in the Bachelor of Philosophy program.

Best Editor of the Year

Awarded By

Focus Magazine

Recognized for exceptional leadership and contributions as Editor of Focus Magazine.

Outstanding Figure for Pro-Life Anti-AIDS Movement

Awarded By

Community Organization

Honored for significant contributions and leadership in the Pro-Life Anti-AIDS Movement.

Outstanding Public Speaker and Spoken Word Artist of the Year

Awarded By

Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary

Recognized for exceptional public speaking and spoken word artistry, demonstrating powerful communication skills.

Best Winning Article of the Year

Awarded By

Focus Magazine

Awarded for an outstanding article published in Focus Magazine, demonstrating superior writing and analytical skills.

Professional Affiliations


• African Thought and Culture Society (ATC)

• Justice Development, Peace and Caritas (JDPC), Nnewi Diocese

• National Association of Catholic Theology Students (NACATHS)

• Nnewi Diocesan Priests Association (NDIPA)

• National Association of Philosophy Students (NAPS)

• Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS)

• Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA)

Teaching and Professional Experience

St. Luke Chaplaincy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
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Associate Pastor, Assistant Hospital Chaplain

Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Leading spiritual and pastoral care within a university teaching hospital setting, providing comfort and guidance to patients and staff.

Highlights

Provided compassionate spiritual guidance and pastoral care to patients, their families, and hospital staff, fostering a supportive environment.

Collaborated with hospital administration to integrate spiritual support services into comprehensive patient care plans.

Facilitated interfaith dialogue and services, promoting inclusivity and spiritual well-being across diverse communities.

Directorate of Evangelization and Catechesis
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Regional Coordinator

Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinating evangelization and catechesis programs across the Nnewi region, overseeing strategic planning and implementation.

Highlights

Coordinated regional evangelization and catechesis programs, overseeing planning and execution to enhance spiritual formation.

Managed resources and personnel across multiple communities, ensuring efficient delivery of religious education and outreach initiatives.

Developed and implemented strategies to increase community engagement and participation in diocesan programs.

St. Paul's School of Theological Studies
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Lecturer, Department of Theology (Missiology and Missionary History)

Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Educating students on theological subjects and missionary history, fostering critical thinking and academic excellence.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive lectures on Missiology and Missionary History, shaping the academic understanding of theology students.

Developed and updated curriculum content, integrating contemporary theological perspectives and historical contexts.

Mentored and guided students in research and academic writing, contributing to their scholarly development.

Chancery; Diocesan Synod Action Committee
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Catholic Secretariat

Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Facilitated communication and documentation for diocesan leadership, ensuring alignment with Vatican directives and local pastoral needs.

Highlights

Adapted and synthesized complex documents from the Holy See for local and pastoral contextualization, ensuring relevance for major Catholic events and ceremonies from the Vatican.

Drafted and organized confidential documents for the Bishop and for diocesan pastoral events, maintaining high standards of accuracy and discretion.

Streamlined communication processes between the Vatican and local diocesan initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency.

Faithcircle Apostolate
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Co-Founder

Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Co-founded and led a faith-based apostolate focused on youth engagement and media outreach, leveraging digital skills for gospel dissemination.

Highlights

Co-founded and led a youth and children's ministry, engaging a rich African experience to foster faith development and community participation.

Organized and executed youth programs, building vibrant young Catholic communities and exploring talents through media platforms.

Leveraged video editing skills to produce and disseminate gospel content, significantly expanding outreach and visibility through digital media.

St. Joseph Parish
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Associate Pastor/Pastoral Counselor

Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided pastoral leadership and counseling, developing community programs and supporting spiritual growth.

Highlights

Drafted and implemented the annual Parish Pastoral Plan, aligning community activities with strategic objectives.

Administered Sacraments and led evangelization and catechesis efforts for local Christian communities, enhancing spiritual engagement.

Provided faith building and chaplaincy services for youth and children, fostering their spiritual development and participation.

St Joseph's Secondary School
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ICT and Computer Studies Tutor

Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Instructed students in ICT and Computer Studies, developing foundational technical skills.

Highlights

Taught ICT and Computer Studies to secondary school students, equipping them with essential digital literacy and foundational programming concepts.

Developed engaging lesson plans and practical exercises that improved student comprehension and technical proficiency.

Assessed student progress and provided individualized support, contributing to enhanced academic performance in computer studies.

Seat of Wisdom Secondary School
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ICT and Computer Studies Tutor

Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided instruction in ICT and Computer Studies, fostering digital literacy and technical aptitude.

Highlights

Delivered comprehensive instruction in ICT and Computer Studies, preparing students for advanced technical learning.

Implemented hands-on learning activities that enhanced practical application of computer skills among students.

Monitored and evaluated student performance, providing constructive feedback to facilitate skill development.

St. Micheal's Boys Secondary School
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Catholic Christian Doctrine Facilitator

Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Facilitated Catholic Christian Doctrine, guiding students in moral and spiritual development.

Highlights

Facilitated engaging sessions on Catholic Christian Doctrine, fostering spiritual and moral development in students.

Developed interactive educational materials and discussions to promote deeper understanding of faith principles.

Provided mentorship and guidance to students, supporting their personal growth and community engagement.

St. Anthony's Faith-Discourse Community, Bigard Memorial Seminary
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Coordinator/Educator

Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated liturgical activities and facilitated theological discussions, enhancing seminarian education and community engagement.

Highlights

Tutored students on the theological foundations of sacred liturgy, enhancing their understanding and practice.

Coordinated liturgical activities for the community, ensuring smooth and reverent execution of ceremonies.

Planned and facilitated discussions on contextual reactions to faith, missionary history, and education of seminarians, enriching academic discourse.

Nnewi Diocesan Directorate of Social Communications (Catholic Communications)
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Secretary, ICT and Content Manager, Technical Writer, Human Resource Manager

Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed information communications, content, technical writing, and human resources, enhancing diocesan outreach and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Managed ICT and content operations for diocesan communications, improving information dissemination efficiency and online presence.

Supervised and updated Diocesan Web Information pages, ensuring timely and relevant content delivery to a broad audience.

Authored technical content for diocesan media portals and the Christian Outlook Newspaper, increasing readership and engagement.

Administered human resource functions, contributing to operational efficiency and staff support within the directorate.

Blaze 91.5FM Station
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Anchor/Host

Oraifite, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Hosted and produced impactful radio programs and talkback shows focused on life, morals, ethics, and faith, reaching a wide audience.

Highlights

Hosted engaging radio programs and talkback shows on life, morals, ethics, sex education, and faith, fostering community dialogue and public awareness.

Developed and delivered community intervention services and public awareness programs through writing, voiceovers, and broadcasts, reaching a wide audience.

Managed show content and guest interviews, ensuring high-quality and informative broadcasts that resonated with listeners.

Focus Magazine, Pope John Paul II Major Seminary
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Editor

Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Led editorial operations for Focus Magazine, managing content, team, and high-profile interactions to produce compelling publications.

Highlights

Collated diverse articles and conducted interviews with high-profile politicians and intellectuals, publishing compelling encounters for a wide readership.

Managed a team of other publishers and editorial crew, ensuring timely production and high-quality content for Focus Magazine.

Awarded Best Editor of the Year for Focus Magazine in 2018, recognizing exceptional editorial leadership and contribution.

Contributed the 'Best Winning Article of the Year' for Focus Magazine in 2017, demonstrating strong writing and analytical skills.

Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary
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Journalist

Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Documented and disseminated institutional activities and sensitive information, enhancing public relations and historical records.

Highlights

Documented and archived school's activities and sensitive institutional documents, ensuring historical preservation and data integrity.

Updated the institution's media handles with relevant information and content from school events, enhancing public relations and engagement.

Produced compelling journalistic content, capturing key events and narratives for institutional records and public dissemination.

Catholic Secretariat Nnewi
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Junior Accountant

Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported financial administration, auditing, and project planning, contributing to accurate financial reporting and resource allocation.

Highlights

Assisted the Financial Administrator in reviewing and analyzing financial records, contributing to accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Contributed to project planning and auditing activities, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines and efficient resource allocation.

Processed financial transactions and maintained meticulous records, supporting the overall financial health of the Secretariat.

Articles and Unpublished Papers

The Word is among us: The Practice of Theology as a Word-World Encounter

Published by

Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Pontificia Urbaniana University, Rome

Summary

An unpublished paper discussing the practice of theology as a word-world encounter.

AWS: Deploying a Two-tier Architecture Manually

Published by

Medium

Summary

A technical article detailing the manual deployment of a two-tier architecture on AWS.

AWS: Hosting a Static Website using AWS S3 and CloudFront

Published by

Medium

Summary

A technical article outlining the process of hosting a static website using AWS S3 and CloudFront.

VAGRANT: Deployment of a LAMP stack on Ubuntu-based servers

Published by

Medium

Summary

A technical article on deploying a LAMP stack on Ubuntu-based servers using Vagrant.

African Identity: A Story of Shame and Authenticity

Published by

The Christian Outlook Newspaper

Summary

An article published in The Christian Outlook Newspaper, vol. 159, November 2018, p. 17.

Reflections on the Nigeria-Biafran War

Published by

The Justice Magazine

Summary

An article published in The Justice Magazine, vol. 20, April 2018-April 2019, pp 28.

Science at the Service of Humanity

Published by

Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary, Okpuno-Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Summary

An unpublished paper exploring the intersection of science and humanity.

Our Hungry Faces in a Blessed Nation

Published by

Focus Magazine

Summary

An article published in Focus Magazine, vol. 12, 2018-2019, pp 10-11.

References

Rev. Sr. Prof. MarySylvia Nwachukwu Ph.D

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University Enugu; Professor of Old Testament Scripture, Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu; +2348069111019; nwachukwums@gmail.com

Rev. Fr Maurice Izunwa Ph.D

Senior Lecturer, Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka; +2348033488124; om.izunwa@unizik.edu.ng

Rev. Fr Martin Onwudiwe Ph.D

Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Communications, Nnewi; +2349063753246; tochimartin@yahoo.com

Rev. Fr Modestus Anyaegbu Ph.D

Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Peter University Achina/Onneh; +2348125489439; modesny@yahoo.com

Projects

AWS Two-tier Architecture Deployment

Summary

Explored and documented the manual deployment of a two-tier application architecture on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Static Website Hosting on AWS (S3 & CloudFront)

Summary

Implemented a static website hosting solution leveraging AWS S3 for storage and CloudFront for content delivery.

LAMP Stack Deployment with Vagrant

Summary

Orchestrated the deployment of a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack on Ubuntu-based servers using Vagrant for development environment setup.

Conferences, Seminars and Workshops

• 2013, Workshop on Human Development, Celibacy and Sexuality at Ozubulu • 2013, Workshop on Enneagram and Community Life for the Diocesan Clergy at Ozubulu. • 2015: Pro-life National Convention at Madonna Retreat Centre, Onitsha • 2015; World Philosophy Day Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka • 2015; Memorial Lecture at Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary, Okpuno Awka • 2016; Annual Memorial Lecture at Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary, Okpuno Awka • 2019; Pan African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society and Pastoral Life, at Enugu • 2019; Bigard Centenary Lectures at Enugu • 2019; Annual Mission Conference at Enugu • 2019: Anambra Literary Society Conference, at Awka • 2022; Symposium for Poets in Nigeria (PIN) at Awka • 2023; TxE Tech in Africa Conference in Enugu • 2024; Amazon AWS EMEA Summit 2024

Appointments and Services