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Fr. Thaddeus Tarhembe

Fr. Thaddeus Tarhembe, the Parish Priest of St. Ann's Parish of Wukari Diocese located in Nigeria’s Taraba State. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Wukari

Diocese Announces Release of Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Attack on Nigerian Parish

Oct 31, 2023

The Parish Priest of St. Ann's Sarkin Kudu Parish of Nigeria’s Wukari Diocese who was kidnapped on Sunday, October  29 has regained his freedom, the Catholic Diocese has announced.

Fr. Thaddeus Tarhembe, the Parish Priest of St. Ann's Parish of Wukari Diocese located in Nigeria’s Taraba State was kidnapped from the Parish rectory at midnight. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Wukari

Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Sunday Attack on Nigerian Parish, Diocese Appeals for Prayers

Oct 30, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the safe release of one of the Priests in the Diocese who was kidnapped by “unknown people” on Sunday, October 29.

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