The oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria, Thomas Oleghe, has died on the age of 104.
In keeping with an announcement by Gabriel Dunia, the Bishop of Auchi, Oleghe handed away at roughly 2:30 am on Sunday and shall be buried on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
The assertion learn: “With gratitude to God for a life effectively lived on earth, I hereby inform you of the passing of the Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe, the oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria as of at present, to the nice past at roughly 2:30 am this morning, November 24, 2024.
“He was of the Diocese of Auchi. He died on the age of 104. Might his pretty and delicate soul proceed to relaxation in good peace. Amen.
“We now have resolved to have fun his funeral on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.”
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