FR. PATRICK EDUNG ESEKON
Roman Catholic Priest, St. Patrick's Missionary Society
Summary
Experienced Catholic Priest and member of St. Patrick's Missionary Society with a background in International Development. Worked in Nigeria and Kenya, focusing on evangelization, community development, and youth ministry. Committed to fostering community engagement and spiritual development, creating meaningful connections and providing spiritual guidance. Skilled in spiritual leadership and equipped with hands-on experience gained through academic projects, international missionary assignments, and internships. Developed strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3999
3999
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
First Councillor - General Council of SPMS CLT
St. Patrick's Missionary Society
08.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with the Superior General and other Central Leadership team of St. Patrick's Missionary Society.
- Animated missionary activities of St. Patrick's Missionaries across the world.
- Spearheaded the development of St. Patrick's Missionary Society Strategic Plan for 5 years
- Established renewal programmes for the Newly Ordained priests for St. Patrick's Missionary Society (under 5).
- Handled the Statistics, website and publications of the St. Patrick's Missionary Society
Country Director
Catholic Lay Missionaries of Kenya
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated all CLM-K activities across Kenya.
- Recruited New CLM-K volunteers and assigned them to different Catholic Dioceses across Kenya.
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders for increased collaboration and resource sharing.
- Developed comprehensive annual budgets, outlining financial requirements for programs and activities.
- Monitored emerging trends within relevant sectors to inform strategic planning processes.
- Promoted a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations for staff and conducting regular performance evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with donor regulations through thorough documentation practices and timely reporting submissions.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in recruitment and placement of CLM-K volunteers which informed future programming decisions.
- Evaluated program success using data-driven approaches leading to informed decision making around resource allocation.
- Increased project visibility through consistent communication with Trustees, donors, partners, and beneficiaries via reports, presentations, social media platforms and events.
- Reduced operational costs through the implementation of efficient processes and procedures in daily tasks.
- Improved organizational capacity through the development of policies, systems, and infrastructure improvements.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing training, support, and feedback to staff members.
- Strengthened program effectiveness by implementing strategic plans and monitoring progress towards goals.
- Fostered a positive work environment by creating opportunities for team building and professional growth among staff members.
- Achieved established KPI for CLM-K management team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on CLM-K volunteers in the missions.
Parish Priest
Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Nigeria
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Parish Priest of St. Joseph's Parish – Kirikiri, Lagos, Nigeria.
- Served as a pastor, teacher of the Word, Minister of the Sacraments, and leader of the parish community.
- Celebrated the Sacrifice of the Eucharist and preached the Catholic Faith by word and example.
- Collaborated with my Bishop and other priests of the Diocese
- Administered Temporal goods of the Church
- Provided pastoral care and support to congregation members during times of personal crisis, fostering a strong sense of community within the church.
- Celebrated Sacraments and conducted marriage counseling sessions with couples seeking guidance in order to foster healthy relationships within the congregation.
- Developed a successful catechetical, RCIA program for integrating new members into the life of the church through Basic Christian Communities.
- Built strong relationships with local schools offering chaplaincy services contributing positively to student wellbeing.
- Established a vibrant youth ministry program providing spiritual guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for personal growth among young people.
- Organized and led Bible study sessions for various age groups, promoting spiritual growth and understanding of the Catholic faith and doctrines.
- Spearheaded fundraising campaigns that generated needed funds for building improvements and supporting the people in need through St. Vincent De Paul fraternity.
- Oversaw administrative tasks including staff management, scheduling, communication with stakeholders ensuring smooth operation of church affairs.
- Facilitated interfaith dialogues aimed at promoting understanding between different religious communities in the area.
- Instituted comprehensive training programs for lay ministry leaders equipping them with the necessary skills to meet the needs of congregation members.
- Managed financial resources responsibly by developing budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving measures for various church activities.
- Provided spiritual care to the parishioners through sick visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities in the parish.
Head of Diocesan Youth Commission
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Organized annual Diocesan Youth Rally geared towards engaging the young people to be pro-active in the Church activities and ambassadors of peace in their communities, theme: “Volunteerism, My Call, My Pride, A vehicle for self and Community Development” - 2018
- Initiated Diocesan Youth award for excellence to promote productivity and excellence in the Diocese
- Spearheaded a monthly Bible sharing session for young people at the Diocesan level, tagged, ‘Know your faith'
- Provided technical assistance in establishment of Diocesan Youth Empowerment scheme through creation of Diocesan skills acquisition Centre located in Tafawa Balewa Deanery, Bauchi State, Nigeria
- Coordinated establishment of the Diocesan Youth Village, located at Wuntin Dada, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Vicar Forane for Yelwa Deanery
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
01.2018 - 12.2020
- A member of the College of Consultors and the Diocesan Curia
- Organized quarterly Deanery Meetings for all parishes in the Deanery
- Organized and facilitated several Leadership trainings for Yelwa Deanery Pastoral Council in Catholic Diocese of Bauchi, Nigeria
- Organized the Safeguarding seminar for Deanery Priests, Religious and Laity in Yelwa Deanery
- Spearheaded the formation and establishment of Yelwa Deanery Safeguarding Committee and safeguarding desks to advocate for safety of children and vulnerable groups in Yelwa Deanery
- Initiated Yelwa Deanery award for excellence to promote productivity and excellence in the Deanery
Parish Priest - All Saints' Parish
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi, Nigeria
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Ensured the day-to-day running of the Parish; administering of the Sacraments to the Catholic faithful, organized marriage and counseling courses for intending couples, visiting of the sick in the hospitals, organizing parish council meetings and on-going training of catechists and other pastoral agents, offered chaplaincy ministry to colleges and schools around Wuntin Dada Parish.
- Organized parish events geared towards catechesis and better understanding of the Catholic faith
- Organized activities/ trainings for various parish groups, for instance, Catholic Women Organization, Catholic Youth Organization and Catholic Men Organization
- Promoted inter-faith and ecumenical dialogue with neighboring communities of different belief systems
Country Director
Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Foundation
10.2015 - 07.2020
- Served as Country Director for SELL Foundation, Nigeria - A Youth Initiative of St. Patrick's Missionary Society in West Africa Region.
- Provided technical support in developing systems, proposals, reporting templates, tools and other intervention frameworks materials to facilitate performance monitoring, planning and evaluation of SELL Projects funded by Misean Cara, Ireland and Missio – Germany and ensure appropriate management of donor's funds.
- Provided support to SELL Community Unit Heads/ Animators in the development and implementation of annual plans in line with Misean Cara budget cycle for 2016, 2019-2021 Projects.
- Team member and a Secretary to the Board of Trustees of SELL Foundation, Nigeria.
- Provided technical assistance to implementing partners in the development of Peace clubs and Child safeguarding policies and units across the North east – Nigeria.
- Ensured effective and timely information flow between SPMS Country Leadership – Lagos Nigeria, Central Leadership Team – Nairobi Kenya and SPMS MDO - Ireland.
- Coordinated and produced all program reports, monthly, quarterly, annual, output verification exercise and impact assessment in collaboration with SELL Program volunteers.
- Provided technical assistance in formulation of SELL Foundation Strategic Plan (2016-2020).
- Worked with multi-sectoral partners (Bauchi State Network for Civil Society – BASNEC, Bauchi State Ministry of Youth and Sports) in the spearheading the domestication of Child Rights Acts in Bauchi and North Eastern States, Nigeria.
Assistant Parish Priest, St. Luke Miya
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Worked closely with Parish priest and parish council to minister effectively to the Christian community in St. Luke Miya, Bauchi Diocese.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry for Sacraments - Baptisms, Confirmation and Matrimony, and record maintenance procedures pertaining to the sacramental life of the parish.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering Hausa Language.
- Optimized parish expense tracking, significantly reducing overhead costs by meticulously reviewing and reconciling monthly expenses and making Diocesan returns.
- Boosted Catechetical and RCIA programmes in the parish geared towards enhancing faith formation among our parishioners.
- Improved data management by creating comprehensive parish databases for easier access to critical information in Baptismal Registry and parish inventory.
- Planned and coordinated parish logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and parish events.
- Worked as Chaplain to the Youth at the parish and deanery level.
Education
Master of Arts - M.A International Development
Maynooth University Ireland
Co. Kildare 04.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Tangaza
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2009 - 01.2013
Diploma in Theology - Dip. Theology
Tangaza University College
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - B.A Philosophy
St. Joseph's Theological Institute, South Africa
Cedara 01.2005 - 01.2007
Diploma in Philosophy - Dip. Philosophy
St. Joseph's Theological Institute
Cedara, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa 01.2005 - 01.2006
Certificate - International ESOL, Communicator
City & Guilds of London Institute
London 01.2025 - 02.2006
Certificate - Computer Applications
Microtown Computer Training Centre
Kitale, KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education - O Levels
Kakuma Secondary School
Kakuma, Turkana County, Kenya 01.1997 - 01.2000
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Elementary Education
Nakamane Primary School
Turkwell, Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya11.1996
Primary School Certificate - Elementary Education
Lorugum Primary School
Lorugum, Loima Sub-County, Turkana, Kenya 01.1989 - 01.1995
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Turkana County
- Passport Number: BK051695
- Date of Birth: 07/02/82
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christianity
Trainings
- 2020, Certificate in Child Safeguarding & Protection, SELL Foundation, Bauchi, Nigeria
- 2019, Certificate in Gender Reconciliation, Peace and Conflict Resolution, SELL Foundation, Bauchi, Nigeria
- 2019, Certificate in Preventing & Countering Violent Extremist/ Strategic Communication for Counter Narratives, BASNEC, Carefronting Nigeria and GLOBAL Centre for Cooperative Security
- 2017, Certificate in Forgiveness and Reconciliation, SELL Foundation, Bauchi, Nigeria
- 2017, Certificate in Trauma Consciousness and Resilience, SELL Foundation, Bauchi, Nigeria
Diocese / Parish of origin & Ordinations
Parish: St. Kizito Parish – Turkwell
Diocese: Catholic Diocese of Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya
Ordinations: Diaconate - 25 August 2012 ; Priesthood: 16 March 2013
Certification
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults - CORAT, Nairobi
Timeline
Certificate - International ESOL, Communicator
City & Guilds of London Institute
01.2025 - 02.2006
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults - CORAT, Nairobi
12-2024
First Councillor - General Council of SPMS CLT
St. Patrick's Missionary Society
08.2022 - Current
Country Director
Catholic Lay Missionaries of Kenya
08.2022 - Current
Parish Priest
Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Nigeria
03.2022 - 08.2022
Laudato Si - Ecology Course - Maynooth University Ireland
07-2021
Master of Arts - M.A International Development
Maynooth University Ireland
04.2020 - 01.2021
Peace building and Community Resilence
03-2018
Head of Diocesan Youth Commission
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
01.2018 - 12.2020
Vicar Forane for Yelwa Deanery
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
01.2018 - 12.2020
Parish Priest - All Saints' Parish
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi, Nigeria
06.2016 - 12.2020
Country Director
Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Foundation
10.2015 - 07.2020
Assistant Parish Priest, St. Luke Miya
Catholic Diocese of Bauchi
07.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Tangaza
01.2009 - 01.2013
Diploma in Theology - Dip. Theology
Tangaza University College
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - B.A Philosophy
St. Joseph's Theological Institute, South Africa
01.2005 - 01.2007
Diploma in Philosophy - Dip. Philosophy
St. Joseph's Theological Institute
01.2005 - 01.2006
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - O Levels
Kakuma Secondary School
01.1997 - 01.2000
Primary School Certificate - Elementary Education
Lorugum Primary School
01.1989 - 01.1995
Certificate - Computer Applications
Microtown Computer Training Centre
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Elementary Education
Nakamane Primary School
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