
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki in Ebonyi State announced the death of its Bishop, Most Rev. Peter Chukwu, at the age of 60. Bishop Chukwu, an indigene of Ededeagu Umuezeokohu in the Ezza North Local Government Area, passed away on Friday. Born on November 5, 1965, he was ordained a priest on July 3, 1993, and consecrated as the third Bishop of the diocese on August 19, 2021. The diocese noted his strong commitment to evangelization, pastoral care, and strengthening the faith community. The Vicar General of the diocese, Rev. Fr. Donatus Chukwu, issued a statement expressing sorrow and entrusting the late bishop to God's mercy. The diocese has called on priests, religious, and the laity to pray for the cleric and support the diocesan family during this period of mourning. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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