Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
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Rev. Emmanuel Ameh Idoko

Brookline

Summary

I am a diocesan priest with twenty years of experience that cuts across parish cum hospital ministry. This has enabled me develop deep understanding of spiritual care and counseling, equipped to journey with parishioners, support patients and families in healthcare settings. Skilled in providing emotional and spiritual support, crisis intervention, and ethical guidance. Known for strong collaboration with church hierarchy, multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing needs to achieve positive outcomes. Respected for empathy, active listening, and compassionate approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Chaplain

Archdiocese of Boston
06.2021 - Current
  • Responded to code blues and other emergencies to verify patient identity and engage and support family.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to develop and implement plans for increasing patient/family satisfaction and care.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of spiritual care interventions by tracking patient feedback and adjusting approaches accordingly.
  • Communicate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
  • Celebrate Mass and administer the sacraments to Catholic patients. Offer compassionate and empathic care to patients of other faiths and non-faith.

Pastor of Various Parishes

Archdiocese of Lagos
10.2011 - 08.2019
  • Provided pastoral care to parishioners through sacramental celebrations, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
  • Parish administration, hiring of staff and management

Education

Master of Arts - Pastoral Theology/ Counselling

Boston College
Boston
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

St Augustine Seminary
Jos, Nigeria
06-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

St Thomas Aquinas Seminary
Makurdi, Nigeria
04-1999

Skills

  • Administrative oversight in parish settings
  • Nurturing parish faith
  • Empathic Listening and Interpersonal relationship
  • Preaching
  • Safeguarding and child Protection
  • Time Management
  • Pastoral care

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • I watch Soccer, Tennis and other sports

Timeline

Hospital Chaplain

Archdiocese of Boston
06.2021 - Current

Pastor of Various Parishes

Archdiocese of Lagos
10.2011 - 08.2019

Master of Arts - Pastoral Theology/ Counselling

Boston College

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

St Augustine Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

St Thomas Aquinas Seminary