RIP Fr. Daniel Odinakachi Ochiabuto

A previous post about the death of Fr. Daniel Ochiabuto was removed by request.

The notice below was posted on the website of the Sons of Mary, Mother of Mercy Congregation:

With sorrows, and yet with steadfast trust in God's will; we announce the passing unto glory of our beloved brother and priest, Rev. Fr. Daniel Odinakachi Ochiabuto, SMMM. This sad event occurred today at about noon. [I do not know what day is referred to here.]

Late Father Daniel, who was ordained a Catholic priest on the 28th day of July, 2007, is the third son out of the seven children of Sir and Lady James Ochiabuto Nwagwu of Umuobia Olokoro, in Umuahia South L.G .A of Abia State, Nigeria.

The burial arrangements will be given later.

Do pray for the happy repose of the priest of God, Fr. Daniel Odinakachi Ochiabuto, SMMM. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.

There will be a “memorial” Mass for Fr. Daniel at Our Lady of the Valley in La Grande, Oregon, on June 14 at 7pm.

There will also be a “memorial” Mass for Fr. Daniel at St. Bridget of Kildare Church in Nyssa, Oregon on June 29 at 11am Mountain Time (10am Pacific Time). That Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Cary. There will be a potluck afterwards.

Other priests serving in the Diocese of Baker who are from the Congregation of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy include:

Fr. Christopher Agoha, Our Lady of the Valley, La Grande

Fr. Gabriel Ezeh, St. Bridget of Kildare, Nyssa

Fr. Jude Nwachukwu

Fr. Francis Obijekwu, St. Katherine Church, Enterprise