LAFAYETTE (LA)
Daily Advertiser
June 2, 2018
The Diocese of Lafayette was informed this week of an allegation of abuse of a minor, the Diocese said in a statement released Saturday at 4 p.m.
According to the statement, the alleged incident occurred several years ago, and the alleged victim is now an adult. The Diocese and the alleged victim have reported the allegation to law enforcement authorities and the Diocese is assisting and cooperating fully with the civil investigation.
The allegations have been made against Father Michael Guidry, Pastor of St. Peter Church in Morrow and Resurrection Chapel in Whiteville. In accordance with Diocesan policy, Father Guidry has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the civil and Diocesan investigations.
Out of respect and in the interest of privacy of the alleged victim, the Diocese will provide no further details concerning the case. During the interim, Bishop Deshotel has appointed Father Tom Voorhies as administrator of St. Peter Church and Resurrection Chapel.
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