Father Gilbert Gauthe Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: 1971 Removed from ministry: 1983 Convicted: 1985 Assigned as follows: 1972-1973: Sacred Heart of Jesus (Broussard, LA) 1973-1976: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (New Iberia, LA) 1974: Appointed as diocesan director of scouting 1976-1977: St. Mary Magdalen (Abbeville, LA) 1977-1983: St. John Catholic (Henry, LA) 1977-1983: St. James Mission Chapel (Esther, LA) 1984:…
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DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE
Dn. Leonard Freyou – Diocese of Lafayette
Deacon Leonard Freyou Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: 1980 Resigned: 1994 Assigned as follows: St. Nicholas Catholic Church (Lydia, LA) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (New Iberia, LA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Dcn. Leonard Freyou: Dcn. Leonard Freyou was ordained in 1980, and served in the Diocese of Lafayette. He taught CCD for 32 years at St.…
Fr. Albert Nunez – Diocese of Lafayette
Father Albert Nunez Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: 1964 Assigned as follows: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Church Point, LA) Immaculate Conception (Washington, LA) St. Joseph Catholic Church (Plaisance, LA) St. Peter Parish (Carencro, LA) Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Erath, LA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Albert Nunez: Fr. Albert Nunez was ordained a priest in 1964, and…
Fr. Steven Parks – Diocese of Lafayette
Father Steven Parks Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: unknown Assigned as follows: St. Charles Borromeo (Grand Coteau, LA) St. Peter Claver School (Opelousas, LA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Steven Parks: Fr. Steven Parks served in multiple parishes in the Diocese of Lafayette. According to media reports, in 2003, he was accused in a lawsuit of child sexual abuse…
Fr. Aldeo Gilbert – Diocese of Lafayette
Father Aldeo Gilbert Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: 1943 Resigned: 1968 Died: 2007 Assigned as follows: St. Michael the Archangel (Crowley, LA) Sacred Heart of Jesus (Ville Platte, LA) St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Abbeville, LA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Aldeo Gilbert: Fr. Aldeo Gilbert was ordained a priest in 1943, and served in multiple parishes in the…
Fr. Richard Chachere – Diocese of Lafayette
Fr. Richard Chachere Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: 1965 Removed from ministry: 1978 Died: 2012 Assigned as follows: 1966: Pontifical North American College (Rome, Italy) 1967: Our Lady Queen of Heaven (Lake Charles, LA) 1971: St. Mary Magdalen (Abbeville, LA) 1974: St. Anne Catholic Church (Youngsville, LA) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Richard Chachere: Fr. Chachere was ordained a…
Fr. Kenneth Morvant – Diocese of Lafayette
Father Kenneth Morvant Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: 1961 Died: 2003 Assigned as follows: 1961-1966: Cathedral of St. John (Lafayette, LA) 1966-1970: St. Anthony of Padua (Eunice, LA) 1970: St. Joseph Catholic Church (Rayne, LA) 1971-1986: St. Martin de Tours (St. Martinville, LA) 1985: St. Elizabeth Church (Coteau, LA) 1987-1989: On special assignment 1987-1988: St. Bernard Church…
Br. Rene Dorsey – Diocese of Lafayette
Br. Rene Dorsey Diocese of Lafayette Final vows: unknown Assigned as follows: (Parish of Calcasiue) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Br. Rene Dorsey: Br. Rene Dorsey served in the Diocese of Lafayette. According to media reports, in a 1995 lawsuit he and Fr. Gregory Mosca were accused of molesting an altar boy. The multiple incidents of alleged abuse occurred…
Fr. Gilbert Dutel – Diocese of Lafayette
Father Gilbert Dutel Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: 1970 Assigned as follows: Sacred Heart Church (Ville Platte, LA) Our Lady Queen of All Saints (Ville Platte, LA) St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Abbeville, LA) Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Scott, LA) St. Thomas More Catholic High School (Lafayette, LA) St Edmond Catholic Church (Lafayette, LA) Summary of Sexual Abuse…
Fr. Michael DesJardins – Diocese of Lafayette
Father Michael DesJardins Diocese of Lafayette Ordained: 1976 Resigned: 1992 Assigned as follows: Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Lafayette, LA) St. Landry Catholic Church (Opelousas, LA) St. Mary’s Church (Port Barre, LA) Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (Scott, LA) St. Martin de Porres (Scott, LA) St. Bridget Church (Lawtell, LA) Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Leroy, LA) St.…