It has been confirmed that the oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria, Thomas Oleghe, has passed away at the age of 104.
According to the statement issued by the Bishop of Auchi, Gabriel Dunia, Oleghe was confirmed dead early morning of Sunday at 2:30am. The burial date have been fixed and it will be on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Part of the statement reads; “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.”