Rev. Angelbert Chikere

Fr. Angelbert Chikere was born March 26, in Limbe, South West Province of Cameroon and is the last of the six sons of Christopher and +Felicia Chikere.

He is looking forward to being a disciple who will lead other disciples in their journey to God.  To paraphrase Pope Francis: "...To become a shepherd that smells like his sheep, as we journey together to greener pastures in the Lord." 

Education and Skills

• University of Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Bachelors in Philosophy (BA Phil)
• Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
  • Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
  • Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB)
• University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary
  • Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL)
• Fr. Angelbert is a poet, writer, fine/creative artist and cartoonist 

• Parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in San Jose
• Cultural ministry with the Cameroonian and Igbo Cultural Communities at St.Lucy Parish in Campbell and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in San Jose (2015 - 2019)
• Pastoral Year Seminarian at St. Elizabeth of Portugal Parish in Milpitas (2017 - 2018)
• Summer assignment at St. Martin of Tours Parish in San Jose (2019)
• Transitional Deacon at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish in Santa Clara (2020)

• Youth Ministy
• Ministry to the Home-bound
• Home and Hospital Prayer Visits
• Choir and Lector ministries with the Igbo and Cameroonian Cultural Communities
• Chaplain for Legion of Mary Group at St. Elizabeth of Portugal Parish in Milpitas
• Faith Reflections during the Simbang Gabi Masses