ALEX G. OJACOR
Board Member
ALEX G. OJACOR
Experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic pastoral care professional with ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-faith environments. Skilled in developing awareness of the theological and pyscho-social concern of persons in crisis and integrally grapple in understanding the human condition. Has over ten years” experience as a university lecturer in
Africa and the United States in areas of philosophy, religion, sociology and research methods.
Florence Onubogu
Board Member
Florence Onubogu
Florence Onubogu, Ph.D., is a retired educator of German language and literature. She has also served as president of the Igbo Catholic Women Organization in Chicago, IL, during which she increased membership by 300%. Additionally, she worked for many years at the OPEC Fund for International Development, an international development finance institution that provides financial assistance to developing countries in Vienna, Austria. A lifelong polyglot, she enjoys learning and studying different languages and is passionate about working to improve the lives of people experiencing poverty.
Ebere Bosco Amakwe
Board Member
Ebere Bosco Amakwe
Sister Ebere Bosco Amakwe is a lecturer of Christianity and Culture in Dialogue at Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA. She earned her Ph.D. in Communication/Sociology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, MA in Communication from Pontifical Salesian University and BA in Missionary Spirituality from Pontifical Urban University, Rome. In 2017 she earned another MA in Post-Conflict State Reconstruction and a Graduate Certificate in the Studies of United Nations from Seton Hall School of Diplomacy and International Relations, New Jersey, USA. Her specialty is on Africa, especially women, communication/media, Church, and society. Her vocation is the alleviation of the problems of suffering humanity, especially in Africa.
Meghan J. Clark
Board Member
Meghan J. Clark
Professor
Theology and Religious Studies, St. John’s University
Meghan J. Clark, Ph.D., is an associate professor of moral theology at St John’s University (NY). At St. John’s, Dr. Clark engages students inside and outside the classroom on diverse topics in moral theology and Catholic social thought. In 2015, Dr. Clark was a Fulbright Scholar to the Hekima Institute for Peace Studies and International Relations at Hekima University College, Nairobi, Kenya. She has conducted fieldwork on human rights and solidarity in Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. In May 2018, she was a Visiting Residential Research Fellow at the Centre for Catholic Studies at the University of Durham (UK).
She is author of The Vision of Catholic Social Thought: the Virtue of Solidarity and the Praxis of Human Rights (Fortress Press, 2014) and co-editor of Public Theology and the Global Common Good: The Contribution of David Hollenbach (Orbis, 2106), both of which were awarded first place prizes from the Catholic Press Association Book Awards. She contributed the commentary on Caritas in Veritate in the 2nd edition of Modern Catholic Social Teaching: Commentaries and Interpretations (Georgetown University Press, 2017). She has published in Theological Studies, the Journal of Moral Theology, Journal of Catholic Social Thought, Heythrop Journal and others. Active in public theology, she is a columnist for US Catholic magazine and her writing can also be found in America Magazine and Millennial Journal.
In 2022, she was Assistant Coordinator for North America for the global theology project “Doing Theology from the Existential Peripheries,” a project of the Migrant & Refugee Section of the Holy See’s Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development. Currently, she is on the Catholic team for the Dicastery for Christian Unity’s Conversations with the Salvation Army. A senior fellow at St. John’s Vincentian Center for Church and Society, Dr. Clark also serves as a faculty expert for the Holy See’s Mission to the United Nations. From 2010-2013, she served as a Consultant to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Domestic Justice. She received her Ph.D. in Theological Ethics from Boston College (2009) and her BA summa cum laude in cursu honorum in philosophy and theology from Fordham University (2003).
Evelyn Dumfeh
Board Member
PACTPAN Board Member | Advocate for Equity and Community Engagement
Evelyn Dumfeh serves as a dedicated board member for PACTPAN, bringing her passion for equity, advocacy, and community empowerment to the organization’s mission. With over 14 years of professional experience in real estate and a current pursuit of a Master’s degree in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago, Evelyn blends practical expertise with a deep commitment to social justice.
As a mother of five and an active community , Evelyn is particularly invested in initiatives that foster civic engagement, amplify underrepresented voices, and create opportunities for families to thrive. Her ability to bridge gaps between diverse communities and inspire meaningful action has been instrumental in advancing PACTPAN’s vision.
Evelyn’s role on the board is rooted in her values of faith, education, and service. She works collaboratively with fellow board members and stakeholders to drive impactful programs that strengthen communities, promote inclusion, and empower individuals to create change. Evelyn is honored to serve as a guiding force in PACTPAN’s efforts to build a more equitable and engaged society.
Stan Chu Ilo
Board Member
Stan Chu Ilo is a Catholic priest from Awgu diocese, Nigeria; and Research Professor of World Christianity, African Studies and Global Health at the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois (USA). He is also an Honorary Professor of Religion and Theology at Durham University, Durham, England, and Visiting Research Scholar at the Institute of African Studies of the University of Nigeria. He is the Coordinating Servant of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN). He is the winner of the 2017 Afro-Global Award for Global Leadership Impact in recognition of his work as the founder of the Canadian Samaritans for Africa that implemented more than 42 women empowerment and community support projects in 6 African countries. He is one of the editors and Board Member of Concilium, International Journal of Theology and serves on the editorial boards of numerous other journals including, the Journal of Global Catholicism, and the Journal of African Christian Biography and Journal Christian Ethics. He currently serves on the senior advisory board of Templeton Religious Trust grant project on global spiritual formation for religious leaders. He is the principal convener of the Pan-African Catholic Congress, the third edition of which is taking place in Abidjan from August 4-10, 2025. He is the author or editor of 17 books including the forthcoming, Where is God in Africa? A Theology of Suffering and Smiling (with Orbis Books, 2025), Journeying Together in Hope for a Synodal Church in Africa (2024), Daily Walk with Jesus: African Biblical Reflections 365 for a Good Christian Life (2023) Someone Beautiful to God (2020), Wealth, Health and Hope in African Christian Religion (2018), Pentecostalism, Catholicism, and the Spirit in the World (2019)Handbook of African Catholicism (Orbis, 2022), Ecological Ethics for Cosmic Flourishing (Cascade, 2022); Under the Palaver Tree: Post-Vatican II African Ecclesiology (2023); A Poor and Merciful Church (2019), Church and Development in Africa (2014); The Church as Salt and Light (2011).
Rev. Sr. M. Paul
Board Member
Sr. M. Paul McCaughey, O.P.is a Dominican Sister of Springfield Illinois who currently serves as their Prioress General and President of the Board for their community-sponsored ministries. Before assuming this role in the summer of 2024, she was the Coordinator for the Catholic Educational Leadership Program, a Senior Lecturer, and Internship Coordinator for the College of Education of DePaul University in Chicago. She served as the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago for almost 7 years following 25 years of Catholic secondary school principalship in Illinois at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School (Springfield) and Marian Catholic High School (Chicago Heights). Other secondary administrative roles and teaching included 11 Routt Catholic High School (Jacksonville) and Rosary High School (Aurora). A past member of the USCCB Committee of Education Advisory Board, she currently provides oversight for several planning initiatives for the NCEA and holds memberships in national school accrediting agencies, and Dominican Veritas Ministries (a public juridic person sponsoring Dominican schools). The author of Grace and Guts: Practical Prayers for School Leaders, she holds a BS in Elementary Education from Quincy College, a MA in Theology from St. Louis University, MSA in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, administrative endorsement from DePaul University and is ABD in Theology and the Social Sciences from Chicago Theological Seminary.
Pamela Matambanadzo
Board Member
Pam is a founding member of the Pope Francis Center Chicago, where she serves as treasurer and oversees the day-to-day operations of the center. She is deeply committed to serving her community through her involvement with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP).
Pam currently serves as the International Territorial Vice President (ITVP) for America 1 within SSVP’s global organization (SSVP CGI), representing the United States, Canada, and the English-speaking Caribbean countries, including Haiti and Belize (Central America). She is also a member of the SVDP USA Voice of the Poor National Committee, working to advocate for systemic change for those living in poverty.
Her home conference is Saint Ita, part of the Mary Mother of God Parish in Chicago where she currently serves as Conference President. Previously, Pam served on the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA’s National Board of Directors and was the national chair of the Multicultural & Diversity Committee, where she led initiatives including the Hispanic Latino and African American Task Forces.
Pam’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and supporting those on the margins is central to her mission at Pope Francis Center and in all her work with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Tanya Ball
Board Member
Janet Nold
Board Member
Pamela Matambanadzo
Board Member
Sr Henry Nwabueze
Board Member
Rev. Fr. Ruffino Ezama
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Rev. Fr. Larry
Board Member
David O’Neill
Board Member