Father Ferdinand

Peace and blessings to you!
I am Rev. Ferdinand Ezenwachi, Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Community, and I am truly delighted to welcome you to our Parish website. Our Lady of Grace is a vibrant and faith-filled Parish where the Gospel is lived out through worship, service, and fellowship. My greatest joy as a priest is walking with God’s people celebrating life’s blessings, sharing in its challenges, and together growing in the love and grace of Christ.  I was born and raised in Southeastern Nigeria (Igbo Tribe) and had my Seminary formation at Seat of Wisdom Major Seminary Owerri, Nigeria an affiliate Institution of Pontifical Urban University Rome. I am second to the last child in a family of ten Children and  was ordained to the Catholic Priesthood on July 13, 2002, in the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Nigeria. Following my ordination, I was appointed Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Ukawu, Abakaliki Diocese where I served faithfully for five years before leaving for the United States to continue my evangelizing mission and further studies. In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, I have been blessed to serve in several wonderful Parish communities: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Columbia, MD (2007–2022) – Associate Pastor. St. Margaret Catholic Church, Bel Air, MD (2022–2023) – Associate Pastor. Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier, Hunt Valley, and Our Lady of Grace Parish, Parkton, MD (2023- 2024) – Administrator. Our Lady of Grace Parish, Parkton, MD – Pastor (2024–present)