Nigeria’s oldest Catholic priest d!es at 104

The Catholic Church in Nigeria mourns the loss of Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe, has passed away at the remarkable age of 104.

Bishop Gabriel Dunia of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, who shared the news in a statement, reported that Oleghe died around 2:30 am on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

The statement also announced that Oleghe will be laid to rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

“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,” the statement read.

 “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.”

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