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Gov Okpebholo Mourns Death of Fr. Oleghe, Nigeria’s Oldest Catholic Priest

Monsignor Thomas Oleghe
Monsignor Thomas Oleghe
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commiserated with the Catholic Community in Edo, following the demise of the most senior Reverend Father in Nigeria, Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, who died at the age of 104.
A statement on Monday, on behalf of the governor by his chief press secretary, Fred Itua, said the exemplary life of late Fr. Oleghe was a worthy lesson for Nigerians.

He said his humility, sacrifices, and the lives touched by Fr. Oleghe would never be forgotten, even as he prayed to God to grant his family, the Catholic Community in Nigeria, especially Auchi Diocese, the fortitude to shoulder the huge loss.

“Fr. Oleghe hailed from Igiode town in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Although he lived a fulfilled life and died at a ripe age of 104 years, we will continue to miss his fatherly roles and how he touched many lives.
“On behalf of the people and Government of Edo State, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family of late Fr. Oleghe, the Catholic Church Community in Nigeria, especially Auchi Diocese. May God grant his soul eternal rest, amen,” the statement read.


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