LAFAYETTE (LA)
KADN - Fox 15 [Lafayette LA]
January 16, 2026
Richard LA — A local priest has been arrested on accusations of sex crimes involving children, the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Authorities reported Rev. Korey Lavergne, 37, is charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile (3 counts). They said he is being booked into the Acadia Parish Jail.
Father Lavergne is the pastor at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard, the home parish of the “Little Cajun Saint,” Charlene Richard.
In fact, Father Lavergne served as the official courier for the diocese, taking thousands of pages of documents related to her cause for sainthood to the Vatican.
The Diocese of Lafayette issued the following statement:
“The Diocese of Lafayette has received information regarding possible misconduct by a cleric through the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office. The Diocese was informed that the Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation and that an arrest was made earlier today of Father Korey Lavergne, pastor of Saint Edward Church in Richard. The Diocese will continue to assist law enforcement and requests prayers for all who are involved.”
The investigation is ongoing.
