The sad news was conveyed in an official statement issued on April 11, 2026, by the Vicar General, Fr. Donatus Oluwa Chukwu, on behalf of the Diocese. The announcement expressed profound sorrow while entrusting the late Bishop to the mercy of God.
According to the statement, Bishop Chukwu, who served as the spiritual head of the Diocese, was born on November 5, 1965.
He was ordained a priest on July 3, 1993, dedicating decades of his life to pastoral service and the growth of the Catholic faith.
His episcopal journey reached a significant milestone when he was consecrated and installed as the third Bishop of the Diocese on August 19, 2021.
During his tenure, Bishop Chukwu was known for his commitment to evangelization, pastoral care, and strengthening the faith community within the Diocese and beyond. His leadership left a lasting imprint on clergy and lay faithful alike.
The Diocese has called on priests, religious, and the lay faithful to keep the late Bishop in their prayers, alongside the entire Diocesan family during this period of mourning.
Funeral arrangements, according to the statement, will be announced at a later date.
Meanwhile, as tributes have begun to pour in, many remembered especially on the social media platforms that Bishop Chukwu as a devoted shepherd who served faithfully until his passing.
