Rev. Fr. Celestine NYIKWAGH

Fr. Celestine Nyikwagh

NAME: Rev. Fr. Celestine Sesugh NYIKWAGH
NATIVE OF: Mbausu
DATE OF BIRTH: 12 October, 1992
DATE OF ORDINATION: 3rd July, 2021
NAME OF PARENTS:
Father: Mr. Sabastine Nyikwagh
Mother: Mrs. Josephine Nyikwagh
HOME PARISH: Church of The Redeemer, JI
PLACE OF ASSIGNMENT: Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala
RESPONSIBILITY: Fidei Donum Priest

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SCHOOLS ATTENDED:

  1. Feese Ikyaagba Nursery and Primary School, Vandeikya (1988 – 1994)
  2. James Minor Seminary, Yandev (1994 – 2001)
  3. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Makurdi: (Affiliate of Urbanian University Rome) – (2005 – 2013)

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

  1. Assistant Parish Priest, St. Thomas Parish, Afia (2021 – 2023)
  2. Principal of St. Thomas Secondary School Afia (2022 – 2023)
  3. Assistant Parish Priest, Parish of The Nativity, Oldham (2023 – Date)
  4. Foundation Governor for Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, Limeside, Oldham (2024 – Date)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. First School Leaving Certificate (2004)
  2. Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) – (2010)
  3. Bachelor Degree in Philosophy (B. PHIL) – (2015)
  4. Bachelor Degree in Sacred Theology (B.TH) – (2020)