The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki has officially announced the funeral arrangements for its Local Ordinary, Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu, who passed away on April 10, 2026. In a formal notification issued by the Diocesan Chancellor, Very Rev. Fr. Matthew Uzoma Opoke, the obsequies are scheduled to take place at St. Theresa Cathedral, Abakaliki, according to the following timeline: Vigil Mass: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Burial Mass: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM. At the time of his passing, Bishop Chukwu was serving a dual role as the Local Ordinary of Abakaliki and the Assistant Secretary General of the CBCN. Persons and groups concerned may submit their tributes to Fr. JohnPaul Eselu via email at ulagaal@gmail.com.