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Catholic Priest Breaks Celibacy Vow And Secretly Marries In The US, Suspended By Church

The Catholic Church has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe after news broke about his secret marriage in the United States. The Catholic Diocese of Warri issued a suspension letter, signed by Bishop Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo, on January 16, 2025, explaining what led to this decision.

On December 29, 2024, Fr. Oghenerukevwe got married to Ms. Dora Chichah at Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, Texas. Videos of the wedding quickly spread on social media, drawing attention to the situation.

The church stated that by getting married, Fr. Oghenerukevwe broke church rules, which led to an automatic suspension. “He can no longer represent himself as a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Warri,” the statement said.

Before the marriage, Fr. Oghenerukevwe had written to the Diocese on November 30, 2024, asking to leave his priestly duties. The church told him to send the required documents to complete the process, but instead of waiting, he went ahead with the wedding.

Bishop Ewherido said, “May God help him reflect and guide him back on the right path.”

The church added that Fr. Oghenerukevwe can appeal the suspension if he shows he’s ready to follow the rules again.

For now, church members are being asked to pray for him as he deals with the consequences of his actions.

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