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Oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria MSGR Oleghe dies at 104 in Edo

Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe

Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe

From Tony Osauzo, Benin

The oldest Catholic Priest in Nigeria, Rt. Rev. MSGR Thomas Oleghe, has died at the age of 104 years.

Rt. Rev. MSGR Oleghe who was of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Edo State, passed on at about 2.30 am yesterday, according to a statement by the Bishop of the Diocese, Gabriel G. Dunia.

The statement said the Auchi Diocese has resolved to celebrate MSGR Oleghe’s funeral on Wednesday, the 27th of November, 2024.