…prohibited from parading henceforth as priest
The Catholic Diocese of Warri, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported secret marriage in the United States of America (USA).
In a Decree of Suspension dated Thursday, 16th January, 2025 signed by the Bishop of Warri; Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, and Chancellor/Notary; Very Rev. Father Clement Abobo, the embattled clergy has been prohibited from presenting himself as the priest of the Diocese of Warri.
The Decree states “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 America, contacted me with a request to be released from all canonical obligations and other 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…”.
See attached Decree of Suspension
