Oldest Catholic Priest, Monsignor Thomas Oleghe Dies, Aged 104

By Towncriernews

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State, have announced the death of RT. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe at the age of 104 years.

In a statement by the Bishop of Auchi Diocese, His Lordship, Gabriel Dunia, Oleghe, the oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria as at today, died at about 2:30am this morning on the 24th of November 2024 to the great beyond.

The statement said the diocese has resolved to celebrate the funeral of the late Monsignor on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

According to the statement, “With gratitude to God for a life well lived on earth I hereby inform you of the passage of the Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe the oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria as  at today, to the great beyond at about 2.30am this morning on the 24th of November, 2024. 

“He is 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, the 27th of November, 2024.”