A native of Nigeria – Fr. Patrick grew up in Italy and the youngest of eight children.
He was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 2002, at St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau, by Bishop John J. Leibrecht. Prior to his ordination, Father Nwokoye served as a transitional deacon at Holy Trinity in 2001.
Fr. Nwokoye attended the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome where he received a Doctorate in Philosophy. He also attended Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis where he received an M.Div and M.A.
Fr. Nwokoye’s previous assignments include:
– Associate Pastor, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Springfield – 2002-2004
– Associate Pastor, St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau – 2004-2006
– Chaplain, Catholic Scouting – 2004
– Chaplain/Director, John Henry Newman Center, Southeast Missouri State University – 2006 – 2019
– Diocesan Director of Vocation Promotions – 2009-2017
– Pastor, St. Henry Parish, Charleston, and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Sikeston – 2013-2017
– Chaplain, Saint Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, 2017-2019
– Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield, — July 2, 2019 – current
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