The Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku in Delta State has announced the sudden death of the Parish Priest of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, in Ika South Local Government Area, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Chukwuma.
The sad development was disclosed in an official statement issued by the Director of Communications of the Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Charles Uganwa.
According to the statement, “With total resignation to the will of God, the Bishop, priests, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku announce the call to glory of Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Chukwuma, which took place on Wednesday, 31st December, 2025.
“Until his death, he was the Parish Priest of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Agbor, and Regional Vicar of the Agbor Region.”
The 63-year-old cleric reportedly collapsed while delivering his homily during the New Year’s Eve Mass and was later confirmed dead, throwing the congregation and the wider Catholic community into mourning.
Until his passing, the late priest also served as the Regional Vicar of the Agbor Region of the Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku, where he was widely regarded for his pastoral dedication and leadership.
Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Chukwuma hailed from Akumazi-Umuocha in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.
