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Delta Catholic Church Suspends Priest for Concealed Marriage in the U.S.

by Editorial Team
19 January 2025
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Delta Catholic Church Suspends Priest for Concealed Marriage in the U.S.

The Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, has announced the suspension of Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood after he reportedly got married secretly in the United States.

The announcement of Rev. Oghenerukevwe’s suspension was contained in a statement jointly signed on Sunday by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev, Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and the Chancellor/Notary, Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo.

The announcement titled ‘Decree of Suspension’, alleged that Oghenerukevwe had secretly wedded one Ms. Dora Chichah at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA, on 29 December 2024, noting that the footage of the marriage had been widely circulated on social media.

The statement noted that by his action, Rev. Oghenerukevwe had incurred a Latae Sententiae suspension in accordance with the provisions of Canon law of the church.

“Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, Bishop of Warri, do hereby officially decree that he is suspended from the exercise of sacred ministry,” the statement reads.

“On November 30, 2024, Rev Fr Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, who has been out of active ministry and without any official assignment in the United States of America, contacted me with a request to be released from all canonical obligations and responsibilities associated with Holy Orders within the Roman Catholic Church.

“The Diocese of Warri reached out to Fr. Oghenerukevwe, requesting the submission of documents required to initiate the process. However, on December 29, 2024, Fr. Oghenerukevwe entered into marriage with Ms. Dora Chichah at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA. Footage of this marriage has been widely circulated on social media.

“By this action, Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe has incurred a Latae Sententiae suspension in accordance with the provisions of Canon 1394 §1, and I, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, Bishop of Warri, do hereby officially decree that he is suspended from the exercise of sacred ministry.

“As such, he is prohibited from presenting himself as a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Warri in any capacity. All canonical implications associated with this suspension take immediate effect (cf. Can. 1333).

“He retains the right to petition for the revocation or amendment of this decree in accordance with Canon 1734 §1 whenever he demonstrates a willingness to reform.

“May God grant him the grace to reflect on this situation and guide him on the path of reconciliation,” the statement said.

Tags: General News

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