The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, is mourning the sudden death of Reverend Father Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu, who passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, while playing lawn tennis.
Fr. Udogu was serving as the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka, and Dean of Awka II Deanery at the time of his passing. Born on December 24, 1964, he was ordained a Catholic priest on August 19, 1995.
The Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubisi, announced the sad news in a brief statement released Tuesday from the Diocesan Catholic Secretariat in Awka.
“With faith in the resurrection of the dead, the Catholic Diocese of Awka announces the demise of our brother priest, Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu,” the statement read.
“He slumped while playing lawn tennis and was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, but all efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.”
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The Diocese extended its condolences to Fr. Udogu’s family, parishioners, and all who mourn his loss, adding that details of his funeral arrangements will be announced soon.
“May the soul of Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu rest in the bosom of the Lord. Amen,” the statement concluded.
