The oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria Rt Rev. Msgr. Thomas Oleghe died at the age of 104 on Sunday.
The Diocese of Auchi announced his death in a statement and scheduled his funeral for Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Bishop of Auchi Gabriel Dunia said Oleghe died at approximately 2:30 am on Sunday.
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.”
