Notification of Death: Bishop Emeritus
John Okeoghene Afareha
The
Catholic Diocese of Warri has announced the passing of Bishop Emeritus, Most
Rev. John Okeoghene Afareha, who was called to eternal rest on Sunday, January
18, 2026.
The Diocese expressed deep sorrow at his departure while holding firm
to the Christian hope in the resurrection.
Bishop
Afareha, born into a life of faith and service, was ordained a Catholic priest
on December 30, 1973. He was later consecrated as Bishop on May 14, 1997, a
role in which he served with devotion and humility. His decades of ministry
left a profound impact on the lives of countless faithful across the Diocese.
Even after his retirement, he remained a man of prayer and continued to be
regarded as a cherished spiritual father.
In its
statement, the Diocese commended his soul to the infinite mercy of God, praying
that he may rest in peace and rise in glory. It further invoked the
intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom Bishop Afareha was deeply
devoted, asking that he rejoice in the company of saints and angels.
The
Diocese called on his immediate family, the faithful, and all who mourn him to
unite in prayer for the repose of his soul. Funeral arrangements, it noted,
will be communicated in due course.
See below
the official statement as received:
The Catholic Diocese of Warri has announced the passing of Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. John Okeoghene Afareha, who was called to eternal rest on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The Diocese expressed deep sorrow at his departure while holding firm
to the Christian hope in the resurrection.
Bishop Afareha, born into a life of faith and service, was ordained a Catholic priest on December 30, 1973. He was later consecrated as Bishop on May 14, 1997, a role in which he served with devotion and humility. His decades of ministry left a profound impact on the lives of countless faithful across the Diocese. Even after his retirement, he remained a man of prayer and continued to be regarded as a cherished spiritual father.
In its
statement, the Diocese commended his soul to the infinite mercy of God, praying
that he may rest in peace and rise in glory. It further invoked the
intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom Bishop Afareha was deeply
devoted, asking that he rejoice in the company of saints and angels.
The
Diocese called on his immediate family, the faithful, and all who mourn him to
unite in prayer for the repose of his soul. Funeral arrangements, it noted,
will be communicated in due course.
See below the official statement as received:
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