Nigeria’s Oldest Catholic Priest Passes On At 104

Thomas Oleghe, Nigeria’s oldest Catholic priest, passed away at the age of 104.

Oleghe died at around 2:30 am on Sunday and will be buried on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, according to a statement from Auchi Bishop Gabriel Dunia.

The statement read: “With gratitude to God for a life well 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 today, to the great beyond at approximately 2:30 am this morning, November 24, 2024.

“He was of the Diocese of Auchi. He died at the age of 104. May his lovely and gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Amen.

“We have resolved to celebrate his funeral on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.”

Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and let the perpetua light shine upon him. Amen!

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