The city of Enugu mourns the loss of a Catholic priest due to complications from the Coronavirus. Joachim Cabanyes, a Spanish priest of the Opus Dei prelature, passed away at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital’s isolation center. His burial was conducted according to the safety guidelines set forth by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Having dedicated over 20 years of service to the Nigerian church, the late Cabanyes was remembered in a tweet shared on Opus Dei Canada’s Twitter handle. The tweet conveyed the sudden deterioration of his health, leading to his tragic demise. The article also included images commemorating the life of the esteemed priest.