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Solomon Gaja

Solomon Gaja

Waubun

Summary

Fr Solomon Gaja is a Roman Catholic Priest, born on October 10, 1991, in Ushongo L.G.A Benue State. Son of late Mr Moses Adzenda Gaja of Gwer East LGA, and Princess Eunice Iorhaa of Ushongo LGA both of Benue State, Nigeria.


Dynamic pastoral leader with experience at the Native Americans Community, skilled in preaching and administering sacraments. Proven ability in teamwork and problem-solving, enhancing community engagement and spiritual care. Multilingual communicator dedicated to serving diverse populations and fostering inclusive environments. Committed to uplifting others through compassionate outreach and education. Fr Solomon preaches the Gospel on Social Media apps such as Facebook, Youtube and Instagram.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastoral Team, White Earth Christian Community

Native Americans Community
07.2025 - Current

Say Masses

Administer Sacraments

Preach the Gospel

Teach Religious Education

Our Lady of Guadalupe/ St Jude Shrine

Parish Community
11.2023 - 07.2025

-Say Masses

-Administer Sacraments

-Visit the Sick

-Work as part time Chaplain at UMC, Ocshner, Baptist, Tulane Hospitals

-Bury the dead

St Anthony of Padua Parish

Parish Community
08.2022 - 05.2023

Preach the Gospel, Rendered community Services, Administered Sacraments, Taught Religious Education

Ministry, Christ the King Parish Makurdi, Nigeria

Office Duties, Liturgical Services, Hospital Visit
06.2022 - 08.2022

Helped to coordinate pastoral meetings, facilitate office work for staff, and parish management.


Deaf Ministry of San Antonio Archdiocese

Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Services
08.2021 - 05.2022

Learned American Sign Language, Preach the Gospel to the Deaf community.

Sacred Heart Parish, California Ministry

Feeding the Homeless, Visiting the Sick.
05.2021 - 08.2021

I was engaged mostly with the task of feeding the homeless, providing services at the parish community, visiting sick people, assisting at liturgical celebrations

San Juan de Los Lagos San Antonio (RCIA)

Teaching Religious Education to Parishioners
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked better as a team setting, providing support, teaching, and guidance.
  • Managed well time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines, enhancing better learning.

Opus Care of Texas Hospice ministry

Providing Hope, Spiritual Care and Companionship
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Better communication skills, both verbal and written.

Internship St Peter's Church Garoua Cameroun

Catholic Community Services
09.2016 - 08.2017

Worked with the Youth and facilitating parish ministry

  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Education

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Oblate School of Theology
San Antonio, TX
05-2023

Master of Divinity - Theology

Oblate School of Theology
San Antonio, TX
05-2023

Bachelor of Sacred Theology - Theology

St Paul University
Ottawa, Canada
05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

St Joseph Mukassa Institute of Philosophy
Yaounde, Cameroon
06-2019

High School Diploma -

Government Secondary School
Taraku, Benue State, Nigeria
07-2012

High School Diploma -

Mbaanyam Day Secondary School
Waapera, Benue State, Nigeria
07-2010

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Social Media Preaching
  • Sportive
  • Singer
  • Multilingual

Languages

TIV
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Pastoral Team, White Earth Christian Community

Native Americans Community
07.2025 - Current

Our Lady of Guadalupe/ St Jude Shrine

Parish Community
11.2023 - 07.2025

St Anthony of Padua Parish

Parish Community
08.2022 - 05.2023

Ministry, Christ the King Parish Makurdi, Nigeria

Office Duties, Liturgical Services, Hospital Visit
06.2022 - 08.2022

Deaf Ministry of San Antonio Archdiocese

Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Services
08.2021 - 05.2022

Sacred Heart Parish, California Ministry

Feeding the Homeless, Visiting the Sick.
05.2021 - 08.2021

San Juan de Los Lagos San Antonio (RCIA)

Teaching Religious Education to Parishioners
08.2020 - 05.2021

Opus Care of Texas Hospice ministry

Providing Hope, Spiritual Care and Companionship
08.2019 - 05.2020

Internship St Peter's Church Garoua Cameroun

Catholic Community Services
09.2016 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Oblate School of Theology

Master of Divinity - Theology

Oblate School of Theology

Bachelor of Sacred Theology - Theology

St Paul University

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

St Joseph Mukassa Institute of Philosophy

High School Diploma -

Government Secondary School

High School Diploma -

Mbaanyam Day Secondary School
Solomon Gaja