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The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has confirmed the death of its bishop, Peter Nworie Chukwu.
A statement signed by its Vicar General, Donatus Oluwa Chukwu, said the late bishop died on Friday at the age of 60.
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It stated that Chukwu was born on November 1, 1965, was ordained a priest in July 1993, and was consecrated and installed as a bishop on August 19, 2021.
It was gathered that the late bishop died as a result of health issues and had undergone surgery, which was unsuccessful.
His demise has thrown the Catholic faithful in the state into mourning.
