By Austin Ogwuda
THE Parish Priest attached to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, Ika North local government area of Delta State, Nigeria, Rev. Fr. (Barrister) Stephen Chukwuma reportedly collapsed and died on New Year Eve while conducting Mass.
He was said to have collapsed while delivering his Homily during the New Year’s Eve Mass and later died soon after the collapse as all attempts to revive him failed.
Meantime, the Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku has officially announced his passing and subsequently released burial arrangements.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director of Communications, of the Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Charles Uganwa.
It reads:
“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 burial arrangements: Tuesday, January 27, 2026: Vigil Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Agbor, by 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026: Funeral Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Issele-Uku, by 10:00 a.m., followed immediately by interment at the Priests’ Cemetery, Issele-Uku.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen”, the statement added.
The late Priest hailed from Akumazi-Umuocha in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.
*Source: The Story
