NNAEMEKA ALI, O.M.I.
The person
behind the words.
An Igbo theologian, Oblate priest and writer, shaped by the communities with whom I have shared life.
I come to theology through stories, memory and encounter. My Nigerian roots and years of ministry among Innu First Nations in Canada have taught me to listen for the knowledge carried in relationships—with people, land, ancestors and the sacred.
I am pursuing a doctorate in theology at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, where my work centres on mission among Indigenous Peoples and the relationality gap. I also serve as a research assistant at the Centre on the Churches, Truth, and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Through The iPriest, I write about African and Indigenous theology, Igbo culture, justice and public life. These are personal reflections: invitations to think, question and enter into conversation.
WAYS OF ENTERING THE CONVERSATION
Writing, teaching
and public dialogue.
Alongside my research, I teach on the Churches and Indigenous Peoples, edit for VoiceAfrique Catholic, and contribute to the communications work of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network.
For conversations about lectures, teaching, editorial work or research:
mekaalison@gmail.com