Paul Adegboyega Olawoore

Paul Adegboyega Olawoore (Ikuri, Nigeria, 30 November 1961 – Ilorin, 1 January 2022) was a Nigerian Roman Catholic prelate. He was bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin from 2019 until his death on New Year's Day, at the age of 60.[1][2][3]

Paul Adegboyega Olawoore
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin
In office
2019 – January 1, 2022
Preceded byAyo-Maria Atoyebi
Succeeded byAnselm Pendo Lawani
Coadjutor Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin
In office
2018–2019
Preceded byUnknown
Succeeded byVacant
Personal details
BornNovember 30, 1961
Ikuri, Nigeria
DiedJanuary 1, 2022
Ilorin, Nigeria

References

  1. ^ "Appointment of the coadjutor of Ilorin (Nigeria)". Holy See Press Office. 4 April 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Resignation and succession of the Bishop of Ilorin (Nigeria)". Holy See Press Office. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Parishioners in mourning mood as Catholic Bishop dies on New Year". Blueprint. 1 January 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2022.


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