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Two Catholic priests have reportedly died in the Ekwulobia Diocese in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra.
News Express obtained the names of the demised priests as
Fr. Ernest Anayo Nwankwo and Fr. Christopher Nchekwube Ike of Ekwuluobia.
Their deaths, it was gathered, occurred on March 19,
2024, and April 9, 2024, respectively, leaving a deep void within the community
and faithful.
Reacting to the development, in a statement, the National
Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, expressed
profound sorrow over the passing of two revered priests.
He commiserated with the Catholic Diocese of Ekwuluobia
and its Bishop, His Eminence Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, over the loss.
He described the loss as a painful blow to both the local
community and the church at large.
He said, ”These virtuous men lived lives of devotion,
service, and kindness, touching the lives of many, within and beyond Ekwuluobia
diocese.
“Their commitment to their faith and their contributions
to the spiritual growth and welfare of their flock have been commendable and
transformative.”
Ezeokenwa extended his deepest sympathies to the families
of Nwankwo and Ike and all those grieving the loss.
He reaffirmed his and APGA’s support for the Catholic
Diocese of Ekwuluobia during this difficult time, reflecting on the enduring
spirit of the community in the face of such sorrow.
The APGA boss prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of Fr. Ernest Anayo Nwankwo and Fr. Christopher Nchekwube Ike. (Nigerian Tribune)
Source: News Express
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