The Catholic Diocese of Warri, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported marriage in the United States. This was made known in a statement titled: ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, jointly signed by Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev, Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and Chancellor/Notary Very … Read more
The remains of Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, in Anambra, murdered on Dec. 26 has been laid to rest amid tears. He was buried on Thursday at Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi after a requiem mass at the cathedral. Okonkwo, a pharmacist, was murdered … Read more
Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest of 17 years, has announced his decision to leave the priesthood and fully embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who now lectures on African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, said his fascination with African spirituality and rainmaking inspired his decision. Speaking after defending his Ph.D. … Read more
Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, says Christmas is not only about eating and drinking but also about spiritual rejuvenation. Ezeokafor made the assertion in his Christmas message to journalists, on Wednesday in Awka. He said that Christmas signifies the day Jesus Christ was born to save man from sin and draw … Read more