Catholic Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, Paul Olawoore is dead
By Timothy Agbor, Osogbo
The bishop, Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, Most Rev Paul Olawoore is dead. The prelate died at the age of 60 on new year day.
Confirming his death on Saturday, the chancellor of the diocese, Very Rev.Fr. Daniel Iletogbe, said the bishop passed onto glory after a brief illness at the hospital in the early hours of January 1, 2022.
The full statement reads:
Dear Reverend Fathers/Sisters, Brothers & Sisters in the Lord,
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT
It is with deep faith in the resurrection and with with heavy heart that the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin announces the death of our beloved Bishop, Most Rev. Paul Olawoore . He passed onto glory after a brief illness at the hospital in the early hours today 1st. January 2022. He was 60 years old.
We rejoice in the confident knowledge that he is at peace. We ask Mary, Mother of God to intercede for him and grant him a place amongst the angels and saints in the heavenly Kingdom.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. We will send them out as soon as we have them finalized.
Eternal rest grant unto him, 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
In Christ Jesus,
Very Rev.Fr. Daniel Iletogbe
Chancellor
