The Catholic faithful in Uchenna Inya, a locality within the capital city of Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, have been plunged into mourning after the death of their bishop. Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu, who served as the head of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, died on Friday, 10 April 2026. The diocese formally announced his passing and released an official communiqué that bears the signature of its Vicar General, Donatus Oluwa. In that statement, the diocese described the loss as a source of gloom, sorrow and pain for the local Catholic community. The announcement confirmed that the bishop's death has left the diocese without its spiritual leader, prompting prayers and reflections among clergy and lay members alike. Uchenna
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