The Catholic Diocese of Warri in Delta State has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from priestly duties after he allegedly got married in the United States without the church’s knowledge or approval.
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A statement jointly signed by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, and the Chancellor/Notary, Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo, disclosed that Fr. Oghenerukevwe married Ms. Dora Chichah on December 29, 2024, at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA.
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The Diocese stated that the priest’s actions incurred a Latae Sententiae suspension, prohibiting him from presenting himself as a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Warri.
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The suspension takes immediate effect, and Fr. Oghenerukevwe retains the right to petition for revocation or amendment of the decree.