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Diocese of Lafayette places priest on leave amid decades-old misconduct claims

Diocese of Lafayette places priest on leave amid decades-old misconduct claims The Diocese of Lafayette has reported misconduct allegations against Rev. Barry Crochet to civil authorities and placed him on administrative leave.

The Diocese of Lafayette has placed Rev. Barry Crochet on administrative leave after learning of allegations of misconduct dating back many years, according to the diocese’s Office of Communications. According to the diocese’s website, Crochet is the pastor at St. Joseph Church and Our Lady of Victory Church, both in Loreauville.

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