Our Boars Hill Community
Within our Boars Hill community, the friars observe a simple life of prayer and solitude, which are balanced with daily liturgy, work and love of neighbour. The friars offer a variety of retreats and courses, based mostly on Carmelite spirituality and the ancient tradition of prayer. Each friar at Boars Hill bring their own unique skill and spirituality to all their retreats and courses they offer.
Meet our Friars at Boars Hill

Alexander Ezechukwu, OCD, is a Carmelite priest and serves as the prior of the Carmelite community at Boars Hill, Oxford. He is a trained spiritual director and Pastoral Supervisor with many years of experience in spiritual guidance. He holds a Licence in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome. He also serves as the co-director of the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality, Oxford.

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Liam Finnerty, OCD, is a Carmelite priest with degrees in Theology and Social Work from Milltown Institute in Dublin and Glasgow University. With years of experience in the retreat ministry and mentoring, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his work. Additionally, he is a certified Pastoral Supervisor from the Institute of Pastoral Supervision and Reflective Practice.

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Clement Obiorah, OCD, is a Carmelite priest residing at the Priory. He is involved with CACS as Director of Communications, member of the Safeguarding Team and formator. He is a certified Pastoral Supervisor from the Institute of Pastoral Supervision and Reflective Practice.

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Luke-Dominic Onwe, OCD, is a Carmelite priest currently serving as the assistant director of CACS. With extensive experience as a formator and director, he is a skilled spiritual and retreat director. He holds a Licence in Systematic Theology and a Master’s degree in Spirituality, focusing on the Carmelite Tradition. Additionally, he is a certified Pastoral Supervisor from the Institute of Pastoral Supervision and Reflective Practice, and he coordinates various programs at CACS.

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Savariyar Arockiasamy, OCD, is a Carmelite priest who has built a solid academic foundation. He holds degrees in Philosophy and Theology from India, an MA in English, and a Licentiate in Theology obtained in Spain. His diverse ministry encompasses various roles, including parish assignments, administrative responsibilities as a managing director and procurator, as well as international service. Additionally, he is fluent in Spanish, which further enriches his ministry.

Rev. Chidiebere JohnBosco Ezeakacha, OCD, is a member of the Carmelite Priory currently pursuing his studies in Catholic Theology at the Blackfriars Studium in Oxford. He holds certification as a Pastoral Supervisor from the Institute of Pastoral Supervision and Reflective Practice and is also engaged in a training course focused on Spiritual Direction in the Carmelite Tradition. Additionally, he serves as the Director of Music and Media Production.

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Noel D Cunha, OCD, is a Carmelite priest affiliated with the Karnataka-Goa Province in India. He brings a rich tapestry of experience from his diverse ministry. He holds a Licentiate in Philosophy from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome. He skillfully leads a variety of programmes and ministries at the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality, demonstrating both insight and precision in his work.

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Shiju Antony, OCD, is a Carmelite priest who sees to the daily management of funds and projects. He has served as a philosophy lecturer at St. Xavier’s College, Thumba, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and has years of experience in administration in his home Province. He is currently pursuing higher studies in spirituality at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London.

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Rev. Ejike Emmanuel Mary Omaba is a member of the Carmelite Priory and is currently pursuing his theological studies at Blackfriars Studium, located in St. Giles, Oxford. He is a certified Pastoral Supervisor and is undergoing training in the Spiritual Direction Formation Programme at St. Mary’s University in Twickenham. He firmly believes
