By Charles Igbo
Tragedy struck in Awka, Anambra State, when a Roman Catholic Priest slumped and passed on while playing Lawn Tennis.
Until his passing in the early hours of Monday, Rev. Father Anthony Udogu was the Priest in charge of St Francis Parish, Awka, as well as the Dean of Awka 11 Deanery.
The sad news of Fr. Udogu’s passing was disclosed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Catholic Secretariat, Awka, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubisi.
In a statement, Fr. Ndubisi said: “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.
“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 11 Deanery”.
The late Priest was born on December 24, 1964 and was ordained Priest on August 19, 1995. He passed on May 19, 2025.
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