Fr. Duncan Amek - Parochial Vicar
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Fr. Duncan Amek
210-478-5028
frduncan@stmatts.orgPeace and greetings!
My name is Fr. Duncan Amek. I am very grateful and happy with this assignment that I am given to practice the priesthood in this beautiful and active community at St. Matthew’s parish.
I was born on October 10th, 1983, from a humble background and raised along Lake Victoria in Homa-Bay County-Kenya. I am the second to last born in a large family of fourteen siblings.
I graduated with both Bachelor in Philosophy and Religious Studies and Sacred Theology from Pontifical Urbaniana University- Rome in 2006 and 2010 respectively. I then proceeded to the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya to pursue a Master’s degree in Business Administration. I successfully completed the MBA program and Human Resource Development in 2013.
Since 2014, San Antonio has been home to me. I joined Oblate School of Theology for further pastoral and theological studies that have prepared me for ministry in the Archdiocese Diocese. I’m very grateful and proud to be one of the newest priests of the Archdiocese Diocese of San Antonio after my priestly ordination in May by our beloved Archbishop Gustavo. I believe that the Holy Spirit led me here, guided me through, and I'm confident will continue to show me the way.
St. Matthew parish is a launching ground in helping me to put into practice the pastoral, ministerial, and theological formation I have received. Under the mentorship of Fr. Dennis and the parish staff, I will work hard to integrate my priestly life with actual parish experience and pastoral ministry.
What I would like the parishioners to know about me is that I believe in people’s sense of faith and always attempt to invite those who are willing to be a part of the continued creation of the parish family. I believe that everyone has received something from God to enrich the parish family; therefore, I hope that the opportunities to get involved will not be wasted but many will offer their gifts to make the parish a welcoming and authentic community of growth in faith, hope and love of God and one another.
I enjoy playing soccer, swimming and basketball. I like beef fajitas, tortillas and spicy food. I remain grateful for this opportunity and look forward to sharing with you my faith.
Yours in our Lord,
Fr. Duncan Amek