CATHOLIC PRIEST DIES WHILE PLAYING TENNIS IN ANAMBRA
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By: Motunrayo Aniwura
The Catholic Diocese of Awka in Anambra State has mourned the loss of Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who passed away in the early hours of Monday while playing lawn tennis.
Until his passing, Fr. Udogu served as the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka, and also held the position of Dean of Awka Il Deanery.
He was born on December 24, 1964, ordained a priest on August 19, 1995, and died on May 19, 2025.
His death was announced in a brief press statement issued on Tuesday by Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubisi, Chancellor of the Diocese at the Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, Awka.
The statement read, “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, whose sudden death occurred, in the early hours of today(Monday) May 19.
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“He slumped while playing lawn tennis, and was quickly rushed to the nearby hospital.
“All efforts to save his life proved abortive. Until his demise, he was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery.”
He said the Catholic Diocese of Awka condoles with the family, parishioners and all those who mourn his death.
“Please note that the funeral arrangement will be announced soon. May the soul of Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu rest in the bosom of the Lord, Amen,” the statement added.
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