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Nigeria’s Oldest Catholic Priest, Thomas Oleghe Dies at 104

By PNN Editor1 min read

Nigeria's oldest Catholic priest, Thomas Oleghe, has passed away at the age of 104.

His passing was announced by Bishop Gabriel Dunia of the Auchi Diocese, who described Oleghe's death as a celebration of a life well-lived .

Oleghe was born on February 6, 1920, and retired about three years ago as a priest at the local Catholic Church in Fugar .

His funeral is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

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