Nigeria’s Oldest Catholic Priest, Thomas Oleghe, Passes Away at 104

Nigeria's Oldest Catholic Priest, Thomas Oleghe, Passes Away at 104
Thomas Oleghe
Bishop Dunia described Thomas Oleghe’s passing as a celebration of a life well-lived, saying, “May his lovely and gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace

Auchi, Nigeria – The Catholic community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of its oldest priest, Thomas Oleghe, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 104.

According to a statement by Bishop Gabriel Dunia of the Auchi Diocese, Oleghe died at approximately 2:30 am on Sunday. His funeral is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Bishop Dunia described Oleghe’s passing as a celebration of a life well-lived, saying, “May his lovely and gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Amen.”

Oleghe’s remarkable life and service to the Catholic Church in Nigeria will be remembered and honored during his funeral celebration.


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