The Oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria is Dead
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 at today. He passed on at 2.30am this morning, November 24, 2024. He is of the Diocese of Auchi, Edo State – Nigeria.
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, the 27th of November, 2024.
+Gabriel G. Dunia.
Bishop of Auchi
📷 Catholic Diocese of Auchi
