Remains of Rev. Father Matthew Arimoro, who was involved in an accident, while returning from Oke Maria Pilgrimage in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State on Sunday, February 9, were on Thursday interred at Our Lady and Saint Kizito Pastoral Centre, Ede.
Father Arimoro, who was ordained a priest on Friday, January 3, died on Thursday, February 13, 2020, exactly 40 days after his ordination, following injuries he sustained in the accident which claimed seven other lives.
In his homily at the funeral Mass held at Saint Benedict Catholic Cathedral, Osogbo, Bishop of Ijebu Ode Catholic Diocese, Francis Adesina, reminded the congregation that life on earth is short.
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The cleric described the 31-year old late priest as a pastor in life and in death, who would not allow his flock to return to God alone.
Adesina said, “(late) Fr. Matthew ARIMIRO in his 40 days of priestly ministry left us with a memory of love, kindness and gentleness.
“What positive impact or impressions are you going to leave behind when death comes? May the soul of Fr. Matthew Oluwatosin ARIMORO and the souls of the faithful departed rest in perfect peace.”
In his post-communion remarks, Bishop Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, John Oyejola, said the sad occurrence of the road mishap would not deter Catholics in the diocese from going for the annual pilgrimage.
He said it would rather strengthen the faith of the pilgrims and the entire Catholic community, urging Nigerians to be more committed and avoid sins.
