Our Parish Staff
Fr. Chris Amojo, C.M. is a native of Amuokpokpo in Delta State, Nigeria. He was born in Lagos on October 12, 1976, to Daniel & Helen Amojo. He completed his primary and secondary education in Lagos before entering the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) in 1994.
Fr. Chris made his Bon Propos in 1996 and was incorporated into the Congregation in 2003. He was ordained a priest on August 20, 2004.
Throughout his priestly ministry, Fr. Chris has served in a variety of pastoral, educational, and leadership roles in Nigeria, Italy, the United States, and Canada. He currently serves as Pastor of St. Michael Parish in Oakville, where he is committed to fostering a welcoming, faith-filled, and vibrant parish community.
OUR PASTOR
Rev. Fr. Christopher Omamuromu Amojo, CM.
camojo@hamiltondiocese.com
Rev. Mr. Gustavo Ponce
gponce@hamiltondiocese.com
Deacon Gustavo and his wife, Ana, are originally from Monterrey, Mexico. Married since 1991, they are blessed with three children: Ana Daniela, Gustavo and Jesse. Gustavo is an Electronics Engineer by profession.
In 2010, Gustavo and his family immigrated to Canada, first settling in Thunder Bay before making their home in Burlington. For twelve years, they were active parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Burlington. After moving to Oakville, they became members of St. Michael Parish.
Following a successful career in the corporate sector, Gustavo discerned a call to serve the Church through the Permanent Diaconate. After five years of prayer, formation, and discernment in the Diocese of Hamilton, he was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on June 6, 2026.
Deacon Gustavo is grateful for the love and support of his wife and family, the encouragement of his parish communities, and the many people who have accompanied him on his vocational journey. He looks forward to serving the people of God with faith, compassion, and dedication.
OUR ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Njoku
tnjoku@hamiltondiocese.com
Fr. Thaddeus C. Njoku hails from Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. He attended Mater Ecclesiae Minor Seminary and Seat of Wisdom Major Seminary, an Affiliate Institute of Urban University, Rome, Italy, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Theology. He also has a Masters Degree in Philosophy. He was Ordained a Catholic Priest of Ahiara on August 14, 2010.
As a Priest of God, he has served diligently in various capacities as Associate Priest, Administrator, Pastor, Teacher, and Chaplain in different Parish Communities and Organizations.
He is a man of God and the people, who engages with souls Pastorally, exploring ways of bringing and deepening the gospel message and Christian faith in the lives of the people of God.
"I Know My Redeemer Liveth" (Job 19: 25).
OUR PARISH DEACON
Caretaker
Egbert Abasolo