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Catholic Priest Dies While Returning From Colleague’s Burial

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A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Raymond Ifeanyi Eselu, has reportedly lost his life in an auto crash around Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

The tragic incident occurred in front of St.Theresa’s Cathedral, Abakaliki, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.

The priest had just finished attending the funeral of his colleague, Rev Fr Christopher Nnachi Agwu and was driving out of the church.

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Late Eselu was the parish priest of St Patrick’s Parish Ezza-Ofu in Ebonyi state.

The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki on Thursday, confirmed the sudden demise of the priest.

In a statement signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Mathew Uzoma Opoke, it described Eselu as a jovial and dedicated priest who finds pleasure in the celebration of Mass.

We are hopeful that God, for who, he served, would prepare a banquet full of good things for the one who has served in his vineyard in so remarkable a manner. We ask for your prayers for his eternal repose after his meritorious service. The funeral rite will be announced later,” part of it reads.

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