Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop For Abakaliki Catholic Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Peter Nworie Chukwu, as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, following the resignation of Msgr. Michael Nnachi Okoro.

Padre Mike Umoh, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria’s National Director of Social Communications, confirmed the development in a statement released in Abuja, on Tuesday, July 6.

“The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Abakaliki (Nigeria), presented by HE Msgr. Michael Nnachi Okoro.

“At the same time he appointed Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu, currently parish priest of St. Patrick in Nduruku-Amagu and Professor at the Ebonyi State University of Abakaliki, Bishop of the same See,” the announcement from the church said.