Oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria, Oleghe, Reported Dead
The oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria, Thomas Oleghe, has died, Neusroom has learned.
His death was confirmed in a statement released by the Bishop of Auchi, Gabriel Dunia, on Sunday.
Oleghe passed on at the age of 104.
According to the statement, the Priest died at about 2:30 am on Sunday.
He will now be buried on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the church announced.
“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,” the statement read.
