Peter Nworie Chukwu

Peter Nworie Chukwu (5 November 1965 – 10 April 2026) was a Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate, who served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Abakaliki from 2021 until his death in 2026.

Early life and education Peter Nworie Chukwu was born on 5 November 1965 in Ededeagu Umuezeokoha, Ebonyi State. He began his priestly formation at the Seat of Wisdom Seminary in Owerri, completing his philosophical studies in 1989. He then moved to the Bigard Memorial Major Seminary in Enugu for his theological studies, which he completed in 1993.

Chukwu pursued his postgraduate education in the United States, studying at the Franciscan University of Steubenville from 2000 to 2001 and subsequently earning a doctorate in philosophy from Marquette University (2002–2007).

Priestly ministry Chukwu was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Abakaliki on 3 July 1993. His early pastoral assignments included serving as the Parochial Vicar at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Okpaugwu from 1993 to 1994, followed by a tenure as the Vice-Rector of the St. Augustine Minor Seminary until 1996. He later served as the Parish Priest of St. Patrick's Parish in Nduroke between 1997 and 2000. He was consecrated on 19 August 2021 by Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria. During his tenure, Chukwu was recognized for his academic contributions and his focus on the spiritual growth of the laity and clergy in Ebonyi State. His death was officially announced by the Chancery of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, which stated that he had died following a brief illness.