Malachy Theophilus

I am a Catholic Priest of the Order of Saint Augustine, Province of Nigeria. As a biblical scholar and a pastoral care provider, I focus on using scriptures to bridge religious exclusivism. I am organized and attentive to details, coupled with proven time management skills. I have strong mediation, negotiation and needs assessment skills. Moreover, I am creative, pragmatic and proactive problem solver and experienced in partnering with stakeholders in providing interdisciplinary service.

Compassionate and empathetic, well-suited for providing spiritual and emotional support. Knowledge of theological principles and crisis intervention techniques, coupled with active listening and counseling skills. Committed to fostering supportive and healing environment for individuals and families.

• Ordained Catholic Priest, 07/2008
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)

• The Theology of Divine Presence in Ezekiel (1-3; 8-12; 40-48): Thirdspacing the Exile and its implications to the Abrahamic Religions., Lambert Academic Publishing, 2023
• When the Earth Receives the Blood of 'A Brother': Reading the Story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-10) in the Light of Eco-Spirituality., African Eco-Theology: Meaning and Forms, Ikechukwu A. Kanu, A Publication of the Association for the Promotion of African Studies, 2021, 75-90
• The Virtuous Ninevites: Echoes of Igwebuike Theology in the Narrative Analysis of Jonah 3:1-10., Themes in Igwebuike Philosophy and Theology, Ikechukwu A. Kanu, A Publication of Igwebuike Research Institute, 2020, 109-142
• A Narrative Analysis of Jonah/Sailors Ironies in Jonah 1:1-16: An Igwebuike Perspective., Themes in Igwebuike Philosophy and Theology, Ikechukwu A. Kanu, A Publication of Igwebuike Research Institute, 2020, 143-178
• Thirdspacing the Exile in Ezekiel's Theology of Divine Presence and its Implications to the Abrahamic Religions: An Igwebuike Perspective., Themes in Igwebuike Philosophy and Theology, Ikechukwu A. Kanu, A Publication of Igwebuike Research Institute, 2020, 179-214
• The Role of Rehab in the Conquest Story of Joshua as a Manifestation of Igwebuike Theology: A Narrative Analysis of Joshua 2., Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, 5, 8, 2019, 72-92