Fr. Marcel Amadi

From Lagos, Nigeria, Father Marcel was ordained in 2003. After which he served as Personal Secretary to Cardinal Okoge, the Archbishop of Lagos, and also Archdiocesan Secretary and Master of Ceremonies for 7 years. He edited and published a collection of the Cardinal’s messages, homilies, and speeches. He also published three other books including a book of his personal poems.

Father Marcel came to the United States to pursue graduate theological studies. He has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Fordham University, a Master’s Degree in Catholic Leadership from Franciscan University, and a Doctoral Degree in Pastoral Psychology from the Catholic Theological Foundation.

Having experienced God’s love as a small boy and through the years, especially from the example of other priests reaching out to those in need, Father Marcel is happy to be among university students today, spreading that love and faith.