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CHARLES OKECHUKWU UDEH

25 Loisville Street Oromocto,Canada

Summary

Focused Pastor with more than 8 years of experience in providing spiritual leadership to growing communities and promoting the values and purpose of the church. Accomplished in driving the spiritual foundation of the congregation when growing church ministry.

Active in priestly ministry, celebrating daily Mass, hearing confessions every week, providing marriage counselling, providing prenuptial counselling, giving spiritual direction, anointing and visiting shut–ins and the sick in hospitals and nursing homes, through empathizing, listening, connecting and establishing spiritual caregiving relationships with patients and staff. Administering the Sacraments of Baptism, Matrimony and other Sacraments, performing funerals and burials, attending numerous parish and diocesan meetings, Mission-driven.

Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor, St. John Paul II Parish. Full Time

Catholic Diocese Of Saint John
9 2018 - Current
  • Celebration of daily Mass
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counselling and prayer.
  • Raised congregational awareness of the needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethics.
  • Helped to create a welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged the congregation to offer support
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to the church and managed daily operations
  • supported and assisted many depressed adolescents and adults in my pastoral duty doing marriage counselling, spiritual care to the sick and dying, counselling youth groups, and consoling the mourners and those in despair and crisis situations.
  • Through Family Intervention sessions in my parish, I have guided
    couples in their relationship and family problems.

Clinical Spiritual Care Intern. Part Time (8hrs/w)

Horizon Health Network
01.2023 - 07.2023

Providing spiritual care and Counseling to patients, their families, and staff showing symptoms of spiritual distress. Participating in patient rounds and conferences. Attending hospital committee when requested by hospital management. Participating and sometimes leading spiritual and multi-faith services, commemorations, and memorials while respecting participants' beliefs and practices. As an interdisciplinary healthcare team member, I participate in spiritual care programs and services. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines

Prison Chaplain, Part Time (2 Hrs/w)

Bridges Of Canada
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
  • Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and devotion.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to inmates, family members and staff.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Pastor, St. Andrew's Parish. Full Time

Catholic Diocese Of Saint John
10.2015 - 08.2018
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Celebrate masses and special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.

Spiritual Care Giver (Volunteer)

Miramichi Regional Hospital - Horizon
10.2015 - 08.2018
  • Worked with spiritual care directors to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Visitation, praying and anointing of sick.
  • Being with bereaved and consoling them.
  • Actively listened to spiritual needs of hospitalized, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Administration of last sacrament.

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education, Basic 1 - Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Canadian Association of Spiritual Care
Horizon Health NB
07.2023

No Degree - PSYC 350 - Adolescent Psychology.

Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
08.2022

No Degree - PSYC 405 - Creating A Working Alliance

Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
04.2022

No Degree - PSYC 388 - Introduction To Counselling

Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
08.2020

Masters of Sacred Theology - SACRED THEOLOGY

SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY
OWERRI, Affiliate Of Pontifical Urban Uni. Rome
06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

BIGARD MEMORIAL SEMINARY, Affiliate of Pontifical
ENUGU
06.2009

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Empathy
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Ability to connect with others
  • Spiritual confidence and humility
  • Spiritual Leadership
  • Crisis Situations
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Emotional Support
  • Hospice Visits
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Public Speaking
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Crisis Management
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Capital Building Projects
  • Professional Relationships
  • Team Meetings
  • Community Service
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Counsel Individuals
  • Community Support
  • Teaching
  • Prepare Talks

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Clinical Spiritual Care Intern. Part Time (8hrs/w)

Horizon Health Network
01.2023 - 07.2023

Prison Chaplain, Part Time (2 Hrs/w)

Bridges Of Canada
12.2017 - 08.2018

Pastor, St. Andrew's Parish. Full Time

Catholic Diocese Of Saint John
10.2015 - 08.2018

Spiritual Care Giver (Volunteer)

Miramichi Regional Hospital - Horizon
10.2015 - 08.2018

Pastor, St. John Paul II Parish. Full Time

Catholic Diocese Of Saint John
9 2018 - Current

Clinical Pastoral Education, Basic 1 - Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Canadian Association of Spiritual Care

No Degree - PSYC 350 - Adolescent Psychology.

Athabasca University

No Degree - PSYC 405 - Creating A Working Alliance

Athabasca University

No Degree - PSYC 388 - Introduction To Counselling

Athabasca University

Masters of Sacred Theology - SACRED THEOLOGY

SEAT OF WISDOM SEMINARY

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

BIGARD MEMORIAL SEMINARY, Affiliate of Pontifical
CHARLES OKECHUKWU UDEH