JOHN CHIGBO ASOMUGHA

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

About


• 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)

Work Experience

Associate Pastor, Assistant Hospital Chaplain

St. Luke Chaplaincy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital

Oct 2025 - Present

Nnewi, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Regional Coordinator

Directorate of Evangelization and Catechesis

Oct 2025 - Present

Nnewi, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Lecturer, Department of Theology (Missiology and Missionary History)

St. Paul's School of Theological Studies

Oct 2023 - Present

Nnewi, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Catholic Secretariat

Chancery; Diocesan Synod Action Committee

Oct 2023 - Present

Nnewi, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Co-Founder

Faithcircle Apostolate

Oct 2022 - Present

Nnewi, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

ICT and Computer Studies Tutor

Seat of Wisdom Secondary School

Oct 2023 - Oct 2025

Ozubulu, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Associate Pastor/Pastoral Counselor

St. Joseph Parish

Oct 2023 - Oct 2025

Ozubulu, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

ICT and Computer Studies Tutor

St Joseph's Secondary School

Oct 2023 - Oct 2025

Ozubulu, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Catholic Christian Doctrine Facilitator

St. Micheal's Boys Secondary School

Sep 2023 - Sep 2025

Ozubulu, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Coordinator/Educator

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

Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

Enugu, Enugu State, NG

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

  • 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.

Secretary, ICT and Content Manager, Technical Writer, Human Resource Manager

Nnewi Diocesan Directorate of Social Communications (Catholic Communications)

Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

Nnewi, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Anchor/Host

Blaze 91.5FM Station

Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

Oraifite, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Editor

Focus Magazine, Pope John Paul II Major Seminary

Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

Awka, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Journalist

Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary

Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

Awka, Anambra State, NG

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

  • 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.

Junior Accountant

Catholic Secretariat Nnewi

Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

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

  • 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.

Education

Theology

Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Pontificia Urbaniana University

Sep 2019 - Jun 2023

Enugu, Enugu State, NG

Philosophy

Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Second Class Honours, Upper Division; Magna Cum Laude Probatus

Sep 2015 - Jul 2018

Awka, Anambra State, NG

Philosophy

Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary, Awka, Pontificia Urbaniana University

First Class Honours, Summa Cum Laude Probatus

Sep 2015 - Jun 2018

Rome, Rome, Italy

Spirituality

St. Gabriel's Seminary

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

Ozubulu, Anambra State, NG

Secondary Education

St. Paul's Seminary

Sep 2006 - Jun 2012

Ukpor, Anambra State, NG

Courses

  • West African Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSC)
  • National Examination Council Certificate (NECO)
  • Diploma in Latin (Dip. Lat)
  • Junior Secondary School Certificate (JSSC)

Volunteer

• 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

Certificates

Front-end WordPress Development and Search Engine Optimization

VigoPlace Tech Incubation

Dec 2025

Diploma in Cloud Computing/DevOps Engineering

AltSchool Africa

Dec 2024

Projects

AWS Two-tier Architecture Deployment

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

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

Static Website Hosting on AWS (S3 & CloudFront)

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

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

LAMP Stack Deployment with Vagrant

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

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

Awards

Top 3 Best Graduating Student

Bigard Memorial Seminary, Pontificia Urbaniana University, Rome

Jun 2023

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

Second Class Honours, Upper Division; Magna Cum Laude Probatus

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Jul 2018

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

First Class Honours, Summa Cum Laude Probatus

Pontificia Urbaniana University, Rome

Jun 2018

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

Best Editor of the Year

Focus Magazine

Jan 2018

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

Outstanding Figure for Pro-Life Anti-AIDS Movement

Community Organization

Jan 2018

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

Outstanding Public Speaker and Spoken Word Artist of the Year

Pope JohnPaul II Major Seminary

Jan 2018

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

Best Winning Article of the Year

Focus Magazine

Jan 2017

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

Publications

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

Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Pontificia Urbaniana University, Rome

Jan 2023

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

AWS: Deploying a Two-tier Architecture Manually

Medium

Jan 2023

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

AWS: Hosting a Static Website using AWS S3 and CloudFront

Medium

Jan 2023

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

Medium

Jan 2023

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

African Identity: A Story of Shame and Authenticity

The Christian Outlook Newspaper

Nov 2018

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

Reflections on the Nigeria-Biafran War

The Justice Magazine

Apr 2018

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

Science at the Service of Humanity

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

Jan 2018

An unpublished paper exploring the intersection of science and humanity.

Our Hungry Faces in a Blessed Nation

Focus Magazine

Jan 2018

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

Languages

English , Latin

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

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; [email protected]

Rev. Fr Maurice Izunwa Ph.D

Senior Lecturer, Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka; +2348033488124; [email protected]

Rev. Fr Martin Onwudiwe Ph.D

Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Communications, Nnewi; +2349063753246; [email protected]

Rev. Fr Modestus Anyaegbu Ph.D

Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Peter University Achina/Onneh; +2348125489439; [email protected]