Catholic Church of Togo Mourns Another Death

The Catholic Church​ of Togo is in mourning once again with the passing ​of⁣ Reverend Father Paul AMEGASHIE, Rector of the Sanctuary of Our​ Lady of Seven Sorrows and priest of the parish of Saint Boniface in Kovié.

The news of Father AMEGASHIE’s ​death comes as the⁢ church is still reeling from the unexpected death⁣ of ⁢Mr. ‌Nicodème Barrigah, and ⁢preparations are​ underway for his ‌burial.

According⁤ to Mr. Isaac-Jogues A.GAGLO, Apostolic‌ Administrator of Lomé, “The Lord has visited us again ​under the sign⁢ of the Cross! This ⁢morning, as⁢ I⁣ prepared to welcome the mortal remains of our late Archbishop to the Brawdhome, I received the painful and⁤ surprising announcement ‍of the⁤ death of ‍Reverend Father Paul AMEGASHIE.”

Father AMEGASHIE ‌was a member of the‍ African Mission Society (SMA) and passed away on September 2, 2024.​ He was the⁣ administrator of the shrine of Kovié, ​a place of great pilgrimage for ​Catholics.

Mr. Isaac-Jogues A. GAGLO‌ has invited the faithful to pray‍ for the rest‌ of ⁢Father AMEGASHIE’s soul.⁤ “Let ‍us pray together⁤ for the rest of their⁣ souls! »

“On⁣ behalf of all the pastoral actors of the Archdiocese of Lomé, I⁢ sincerely sympathize with ‌the SMA Fathers and the ⁣AMEGASHIE family. While waiting for his⁢ funeral program to‌ be communicated to you, I invite you to keep Father Paul in your ⁣prayers, begging the⁤ One⁣ who loved ⁤and served throughout his priestly ministry to welcome him to his side, Lord, eternal rest​ and may the endless light shine in his eyes. Amen! “, said Mr. Gaglo.