Hi, I’m
Philip Kwesi Cudjoe
Catholic Priest
Sefwi Wiawso ,Western North Region
Summary
Dynamic Catholic Priest with a proven track record in spiritual leadership and community service, notably at the Catholic Diocese of Wiawso. Excelled in interfaith understanding and grief support, enhancing congregation engagement and support. Spearheaded a significant sanctuary renovation project, demonstrating exceptional leadership and volunteer management skills.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Deanery Fathers
Deanery Youth Chaplain
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided pastoral care and guidance to the youth in the deanery and beyond
- Organised mentorship programs to beefup the morale of the youth.
- Organised entrepreneurial sessions and soft skills training for the youth
- Delivered several talks on the need for the youth to hold peace in high esteem and to be ambassadors of peace.
Bishop Samuel Nkuah-Boateng
Diocesan Coordinator for Justice and Peace
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.
- Helped to resolve interpersonal, intragroup, intergroup and intercommunity conflicts
- Held townhall meetings to facilitate electioneering peace
- Held townhall meetings to create awareness about climate change and the need to avoid illegal mining and rampant deforestation
- Led my team to join in nationwide tree planting and afforestation.
- Conducted a network operation in all parishes of the diocese of Wiawso
Bishop Nkuah-Boateng
Hospital Chaplain
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted ethical consultations with medical professionals to address moral dilemmas in patient care decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring spiritual needs were met alongside medical treatment.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing their emotional, religious, and spiritual needs during hospitalization.
- Provided spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff by offering empathetic listening and guidance.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Educated hospital staff on cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse religious beliefs, promoting an inclusive environment.
- Provided compassionate presence at bedside vigils for dying patients without family or loved ones present.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
- Organized memorial services in the hospital setting to honor deceased patients and provide closure for families.
- Delivered sermons and led worship services that addressed relevant themes pertinent to hospitalization experience.
Catholic Diocese Of Wiawso
Catholic Priest
07.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Developed a successful program for integrating new members into the life of the church through small group involvement and volunteer opportunities.
- Implemented effective social media strategies that increased online visibility of church services reaching broader audience.
- Mentored new preachers in sermon preparation strategies, strengthening their ability to deliver impactful messages on a weekly basis.
- Championed community service initiatives encouraging congregation members to actively participate in local volunteer efforts benefiting those in need.
- Planned and executed special events such as retreats, workshops, and guest speaker series, enhancing the overall worship experience for congregants.
- Inspired congregation members by incorporating real-life experiences and contemporary issues into sermons.
- Provided pastoral care and support to congregation members during times of personal crisis, fostering a strong sense of community within the church.
- Managed financial resources responsibly by developing budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving measures for various church activities.
- Conducted marriage counseling sessions with couples seeking guidance in order to foster healthy relationships within the congregation.
- Delivered engaging sermons tailored to the needs of diverse audiences, effectively communicating spiritual teachings and principles.
- Established a vibrant youth ministry program providing spiritual guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for personal growth among young people.
- Facilitated interfaith dialogues aimed at promoting understanding between different religious communities in the area.
- Built strong relationships with local schools offering chaplaincy services contributing positively to student wellbeing.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
Education
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Cen, Teshie-Accra, Ghana
Master Of Arts from Conflict, Peace And Security
07.2022
University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
Diploma from Theology
05.2018
Pontifical Urbaniana University , Rome
Bachelor Of Arts from Theoogy
05.2018
Skills
- Interfaith understanding
- Grief support
- Records Management
- Spiritual care
- Sermon Preparation
- Marriage counseling
- Empathy Development
- Chaplaincy administration
- Pre-marital Counseling
- Bible studies
- Funeral officiating
- Wedding Officiating
- Anger Management
- Youth mentorship
- Pastoral Care
- Effective Communication
- Prayer leadership
- Spiritual Guidance
- Baptism administration
- Individual Counseling
- Public Speaking
- Crisis Intervention
- Community Service
- Spiritual leadership
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Leadership Development
- Crisis Management
- Spiritual instruction
- Volunteer Management
Certification
1. Certificate in Child Protection
2. Certificate in Mitigating Gender-based Violence
3. Certificate in Climate Change and Renewable Energy
4. Certificate in Environmental Health
Volleyball music, reading.
Enjoy playing volleyball, Reading and listening to music
Additional Information
Rev. Fr. Philip Kwesi Cudjoe is a team player, a problem solver and a person of Commitment and resilience to work in achieving purpose.
Languages
English, Asante Twi, Bono, Fante, Brosa, Sefwi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Deanery Youth Chaplain
Deanery Fathers
03.2024 - Current
Diocesan Coordinator for Justice and Peace
Bishop Samuel Nkuah-Boateng
06.2023 - Current
Hospital Chaplain
Bishop Nkuah-Boateng
05.2023 - Current
Catholic Priest
Catholic Diocese Of Wiawso
07.2018 - Current
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Cen
Master Of Arts from Conflict, Peace And Security
University of Ghana, Legon
Diploma from Theology
Pontifical Urbaniana University
Bachelor Of Arts from Theoogy
1. Certificate in Child Protection
2. Certificate in Mitigating Gender-based Violence
3. Certificate in Climate Change and Renewable Energy
4. Certificate in Environmental Health
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