CURRICULUM VITAE
OWERRI ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE - CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU – NIGERIA
1. FULL NAME: NATHANIEL IKECHUKWU NDIOKWERE
2. BIRTH (Date and place): 28th February 1946, ORLU.
3. ORIGIN: (Town) ORLU; (Parish) ORLU; (Diocese) ORLU; (State) IMO
4. SACRAMENTS:
(a)Baptism: 26th March 1946, at Orlu by Father W. Walsh
(b) Holy Communion: 1st December 1954, at Orlu by Father A. G.Nwaedo
(c)Confirmation: 8th December 1957 at Orlu by Most Rev. J. B.Whelan
5. MINISTRIES:
(a)Lector: 1972, at Enugu by Bishop Okoye
(b) Acolyte: 1972 at Enugu by Bishop Okoye
(c)Deaconate: 1974 at Rome by Cardinal Rossi
(d) Ordination: 29th June 1975 at Rome by Pope Paul VI
6. PARENTS:
(1) Father: Ndiokwere Gabriel Okereke, Orlu; (Birth): 1903; (Death) 12th July 1988 (85 years)
(2) Mother: Ndiokwere Janet Ugbala, Umuna, Orlu (Birth) 1914 (Death) 23rd March 2004 (89 years)
(3) Religion: Catholic – wedded in Church
7. EDUCATION
(a) PRIMARY
Name of Institution: Holy Trinity Practicing School, Orlu. From 1954 to 1961 Qualifications: First School Leaving Certificate
Grade: Distinction
(b) POST PRIMARY INSITUTIONS: Bishop Shanahan College Orlu: 1962 – 1966
Subjects: (9) (1) English Language (2) Literature in English (3) General Mathematics (4) Additional Mathematics (5) Physics (6) Chemistry (7) Biology (8) Health Science (9) Bible Knowledge - 8 Credits and 1 Pass
(c.) MAJOR SEMINARY ATTENDED – Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu
PHILOSOPHY – 1968 – 1971 – Bachelor of Philosophy.
THEOLOGY – Pontifical University, Collegio Urbano de Propaganda Fide, Roma, Italia – 1972 – 1977
Bachelor of Divinity (BD) - Magna cum Laude
Master of Divinity – Licentiate - Magna cum Laude
Doctor of Divinity (PhD) – Summa cum Laude
Specialization – Biblical Theology
(d) OTHER INSTITUTIONS – University of London – Institute of Education – (1978)
Higher Diploma in Education – Areas of specialization in Education (a) Psychology of education (b) Comparative education (c) Curriculum studies (d) Education in developing countries.
8. PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE WORKS (Give full titles and dates)
1. Prophecy & Revolution (London, 1981, 1991, 2011)
2. African Church Today and Tomorrow, (Book One) Prospects and Challenges; (Book Two - Inculturation in Practice), (Nigeria, 1994)
3. Search for Security (Nigeria 1993)
4. Search for Greener Pastures - Igbo and African Experience (USA, 1998)
5. The Third Millennium Church, (USA, 1998)
6. At the Crossroads - Dilemma of the Man of God, (USA, 2000).
7. Gateway to Success in English Language – (Grammar - Book One). (Book Two - Test of Orals), Nigeria, 2002, 2006, 2007
8. Leaders and Followers – The Problem of Leadership in a Troubled Nation, (2003)
9. Only in Nigeria - ( Nigeria, 2007, 2009, (Revised edition - 2013) – Springfield Publishers, Owerri, Nigeria.
10. Comprehensive Latin Course For Schools and Colleges, (Nigeria 2011)
11. Rochas Revolution, Leadership By Example - September 2012
(USA) Edition – Trafford Publishers, USA . (October 2012)
Nigerian Edition – LIU House of Excellence Ventures, Owerri, Nigeria
12.Our Only Hope, Chidi in Search of Greener Pastures (High School Novel – Drama) Nigeria 2013 , LIU House of Excellence Ventures, Owerri.
13. With Prophetic Courage (Festschrift in honor of Monsignor Nathaniel Ikechukwu Ndiokwere @ 40th Priestly Anniversary celebration); edited by Rev. Frs. Chibuike Ukeh & Finnian Nwaozor, 2014
14. Post-War Nigerian History for Schools and Colleges (Book One & Book Two), Owerri, Nigeria 2019
9. ARTICLES, NEWS PUBLICATIONS
Since 1980 Fr. Ndiokwere has been a regular contributor to popular Radio productions and programs, including Radio News Talks. Fr. Ndiokwere is a regular Newspaper Columnist (ONLY IN NIGERIA) in The Leader and Forum Newspapers of the Archdiocese of Owerri and diocese of Orlu, Nigeria respectively.
10. AREAS OF ACADEMIC INTEREST
(a) African Studies, Inculturation Theology
(b) Biblical Studies
(c) Politics
11. HOBBIES: Journalism, Writing, Teaching, Environmental Sanitation & Labor
12. MINISTRIES SINCE ORDINATION:
Rector – Minor diocesan Seminary - Okpala, Owerri: 1979 to 1982
Rector – Minor diocesan Seminary - Osina, Orlu: 1982- 1995
Parish Priest, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Osina – 1982-1991
Mission in USA Pastor & Parochial Vicar Pastor - Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Butte, Columbia Falls, Montana.
Parish Priest, St Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Mgbidi – Catholic diocese of Orlu, Nigeria – 2000 – 2009.
Principal, St Joseph’s Sec. School, Mgbidi Orlu – 2000-2009
Rector, St Mary’s Seminary, Umuowa – 2009 - 2012
Parish Priest – St Patrick’s Parish, Amagu, Catholic diocese of Orlu - 2013 – 2014.
13. SABATHICAL LEAVE:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – Catholic Diocese of Fresno, California (Ab 2015
14. TRAVELS DONE OUTSIDE NIGERIA
(1)Italy
(2) Germany
(3) France
(4) Austria
(5)Switzerland
(6) Great Britain
(7)Ireland
(8) Israel
(9) Greece
(10) Soviet Union
(11) United States of America
(12) India
15. LANGUAGES SPOKEN
1. Igbo
2. English
3. Italian
4. German
5. French
6. Studied Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Spanish
16. ASPECT OF PASTORAL WORK THAT INTEREST ME: Teaching.
15. POST SCRIPT: Made Chaplain of His Holiness (Monsignor) on
February 1, 2014. Addressed Very Rev. Monsignor Nathaniel I. Ndiokwere
Msgr. Nathaniel Ikechukwu Ndiokwere
Updated May 12, 2019
OWERRI ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE - CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU – NIGERIA
1. FULL NAME: NATHANIEL IKECHUKWU NDIOKWERE
2. BIRTH (Date and place): 28th February 1946, ORLU.
3. ORIGIN: (Town) ORLU; (Parish) ORLU; (Diocese) ORLU; (State) IMO
4. SACRAMENTS:
(a)Baptism: 26th March 1946, at Orlu by Father W. Walsh
(b) Holy Communion: 1st December 1954, at Orlu by Father A. G.Nwaedo
(c)Confirmation: 8th December 1957 at Orlu by Most Rev. J. B.Whelan
5. MINISTRIES:
(a)Lector: 1972, at Enugu by Bishop Okoye
(b) Acolyte: 1972 at Enugu by Bishop Okoye
(c)Deaconate: 1974 at Rome by Cardinal Rossi
(d) Ordination: 29th June 1975 at Rome by Pope Paul VI
6. PARENTS:
(1) Father: Ndiokwere Gabriel Okereke, Orlu; (Birth): 1903; (Death) 12th July 1988 (85 years)
(2) Mother: Ndiokwere Janet Ugbala, Umuna, Orlu (Birth) 1914 (Death) 23rd March 2004 (89 years)
(3) Religion: Catholic – wedded in Church
7. EDUCATION
(a) PRIMARY
Name of Institution: Holy Trinity Practicing School, Orlu. From 1954 to 1961 Qualifications: First School Leaving Certificate
Grade: Distinction
(b) POST PRIMARY INSITUTIONS: Bishop Shanahan College Orlu: 1962 – 1966
Subjects: (9) (1) English Language (2) Literature in English (3) General Mathematics (4) Additional Mathematics (5) Physics (6) Chemistry (7) Biology (8) Health Science (9) Bible Knowledge - 8 Credits and 1 Pass
(c.) MAJOR SEMINARY ATTENDED – Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu
PHILOSOPHY – 1968 – 1971 – Bachelor of Philosophy.
THEOLOGY – Pontifical University, Collegio Urbano de Propaganda Fide, Roma, Italia – 1972 – 1977
Bachelor of Divinity (BD) - Magna cum Laude
Master of Divinity – Licentiate - Magna cum Laude
Doctor of Divinity (PhD) – Summa cum Laude
Specialization – Biblical Theology
(d) OTHER INSTITUTIONS – University of London – Institute of Education – (1978)
Higher Diploma in Education – Areas of specialization in Education (a) Psychology of education (b) Comparative education (c) Curriculum studies (d) Education in developing countries.
8. PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE WORKS (Give full titles and dates)
1. Prophecy & Revolution (London, 1981, 1991, 2011)
2. African Church Today and Tomorrow, (Book One) Prospects and Challenges; (Book Two - Inculturation in Practice), (Nigeria, 1994)
3. Search for Security (Nigeria 1993)
4. Search for Greener Pastures - Igbo and African Experience (USA, 1998)
5. The Third Millennium Church, (USA, 1998)
6. At the Crossroads - Dilemma of the Man of God, (USA, 2000).
7. Gateway to Success in English Language – (Grammar - Book One). (Book Two - Test of Orals), Nigeria, 2002, 2006, 2007
8. Leaders and Followers – The Problem of Leadership in a Troubled Nation, (2003)
9. Only in Nigeria - ( Nigeria, 2007, 2009, (Revised edition - 2013) – Springfield Publishers, Owerri, Nigeria.
10. Comprehensive Latin Course For Schools and Colleges, (Nigeria 2011)
11. Rochas Revolution, Leadership By Example - September 2012
(USA) Edition – Trafford Publishers, USA . (October 2012)
Nigerian Edition – LIU House of Excellence Ventures, Owerri, Nigeria
12.Our Only Hope, Chidi in Search of Greener Pastures (High School Novel – Drama) Nigeria 2013 , LIU House of Excellence Ventures, Owerri.
13. With Prophetic Courage (Festschrift in honor of Monsignor Nathaniel Ikechukwu Ndiokwere @ 40th Priestly Anniversary celebration); edited by Rev. Frs. Chibuike Ukeh & Finnian Nwaozor, 2014
14. Post-War Nigerian History for Schools and Colleges (Book One & Book Two), Owerri, Nigeria 2019
9. ARTICLES, NEWS PUBLICATIONS
Since 1980 Fr. Ndiokwere has been a regular contributor to popular Radio productions and programs, including Radio News Talks. Fr. Ndiokwere is a regular Newspaper Columnist (ONLY IN NIGERIA) in The Leader and Forum Newspapers of the Archdiocese of Owerri and diocese of Orlu, Nigeria respectively.
10. AREAS OF ACADEMIC INTEREST
(a) African Studies, Inculturation Theology
(b) Biblical Studies
(c) Politics
11. HOBBIES: Journalism, Writing, Teaching, Environmental Sanitation & Labor
12. MINISTRIES SINCE ORDINATION:
Rector – Minor diocesan Seminary - Okpala, Owerri: 1979 to 1982
Rector – Minor diocesan Seminary - Osina, Orlu: 1982- 1995
Parish Priest, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Osina – 1982-1991
Mission in USA Pastor & Parochial Vicar Pastor - Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Butte, Columbia Falls, Montana.
Parish Priest, St Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Mgbidi – Catholic diocese of Orlu, Nigeria – 2000 – 2009.
Principal, St Joseph’s Sec. School, Mgbidi Orlu – 2000-2009
Rector, St Mary’s Seminary, Umuowa – 2009 - 2012
Parish Priest – St Patrick’s Parish, Amagu, Catholic diocese of Orlu - 2013 – 2014.
13. SABATHICAL LEAVE:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – Catholic Diocese of Fresno, California (Ab 2015
14. TRAVELS DONE OUTSIDE NIGERIA
(1)Italy
(2) Germany
(3) France
(4) Austria
(5)Switzerland
(6) Great Britain
(7)Ireland
(8) Israel
(9) Greece
(10) Soviet Union
(11) United States of America
(12) India
15. LANGUAGES SPOKEN
1. Igbo
2. English
3. Italian
4. German
5. French
6. Studied Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Spanish
16. ASPECT OF PASTORAL WORK THAT INTEREST ME: Teaching.
15. POST SCRIPT: Made Chaplain of His Holiness (Monsignor) on
February 1, 2014. Addressed Very Rev. Monsignor Nathaniel I. Ndiokwere
Msgr. Nathaniel Ikechukwu Ndiokwere
Updated May 12, 2019
