The oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria, Thomas Oleghe, has died at the age of 104.
According to a statement by Gabriel Dunia, the Bishop of Auchi, Oleghe passed away at approximately 2:30 am on Sunday and will be buried on Wednesday, 27th of November, 2024.
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.”
READ ALSO:
- Funke Akindele Shocks Fans With First On-screen Kiss In ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’
- EFCC Arrests 22 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abia State
- Court Jails Aisha Wakil (Mama Boko-haram), Two Others for N6m Fraud in Maiduguri
- UCL: Pulisic To Miss Red Star Clash Over Calf Injury
- PHOTOS: Oloja of Oja Odan, Oniwoye of Iwoye Land, Olu of Imasayi, Pelican CEO, Zolakaz CEO Others Grace Olusho Agba’s Confession
Advertisements
