LAFAYETTE PARISH — The Diocese of Lafayette announced Friday that Father Korey Lavergne, pastor of Saint Edward Church in Richard, was arrested earlier today following an investigation by the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office.
The diocese said it received information about possible misconduct by the cleric through the sheriff's office, which conducted the investigation leading to Lavergne's arrest.
The Advocate reports that he was booked with three counts indecent behavior with a juvenile.
St. Edward Catholic Church is known as the home parish of Charlene Richard, often referred to as the “Little Cajun Saint.”
Here's the statement from the Diocese:
"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 Diocese stated.
No additional details about the nature of the alleged misconduct or specific charges have been released at this time.
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