By Fr Mark Ikeh
A group, Neo Cycle Educational Psychologists, has described Rev Fr Pascal Ugochukwu Udo as an exemplary priest whose life of faith is unmatched by a deep commitment to learning, leadership and service.
The group stated this during its 2026 Annual Conference held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in which it recognized some distinguished Nigerians for their meritorious contributions to society.Among those recognized was a Priest of the Catholic diocese of Awka, Rev. Fr. Paschal Udo.
Fr Udo, ordained a Catholic priest on 23 August 2014, is a holder of a Bachelor of Philosophy in 2009 from Pope John Paul 11 Major Seminary, Awka, affiliated to the Urban University, Rome; and a Bachelor of Theology in 2014 from Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, also affiliated to Urban University, Rome.
He further expanded his intellectual horizon beyond Theological Studies by obtaining a B.Sc in Economics from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in 2021 and a Master of Science in Economics with specialisation in Development Economics in 2026.
Fr Udo has served as Assistant Pastor at such parishes as St Dominic’s Mbaukwu; St Jude-Thaddeus,
Awka; and St Peter’s, Awka.
He’s also served as Assistant Manager of St Patrick’s College, Awka and later as Manager since 2022.
He’s served as Principal Chaplain of Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, CYON, Awka Diocese, from 2020 to 2026, as well as Principal Chaplain of the Mary League Association, Awka Diocese within same period, while continuing to serve as Chaplain of the Caritas Organization of the Catholic Diocese of Awka.
