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COVID-19 Complications Kills Catholic Priest In Enugu |READ FULL DETAIL

Afnews Editor

Jul 18, 2020

The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has announced the death of its priest, Rev. Fr. Joachim Cabanyes, following COVID-19 complications at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) isolation centre.

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Rev. Fr. Nkemjika Igweshi, Secretary to Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, Bishop of Enugu Diocese, made the disclosure in a statement issued to newsmen in Enugu on Saturday.

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Igweshi said that Fr. Cabanyes was a Spanish priest of the Opus Dei Prelature who worked in the diocese and had served the Nigerian Church for about 28 years.

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"He was such a nice, easy-going, cordial, generous, prayerful, and dedicated pastor. "He hailed from Spain, but loved our people so much and always attended our diocesan functions.

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"His body has just been laid to rest, following the NCDC guidelines.

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"Please as we pray for his peaceful repose, let us know that COVID-19 is real and we will do well to observe all the necessary health precautions and safety measures,'' he said.

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Igweshi, who is also the Chaplain of St. Lucy Chaplaincy, Emene, near Enugu, prayed that Fr. Cabanyes soul rest in perfect peace.

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