and last updated 2021-06-23 18:56:03-04
The St. Martin Sheriff s Office has a detective assigned to investigate allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.
Yesterday, the Diocese confirmed that Deacon Shawn Jude Gautreaux of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge had been placed on leave following allegations of abuse that dated back before he became a deacon.
After issuing public records requests to St. Martin Parish law enforcement, KATC learned that it was the St. Martin Sheriff s Office that is investigating the case.
SNAP, the Survivor s Network, issued a statement on the investigation. It is what the Diocese of Lafayette is not sharing that concerns us. Our view is that vital information is disclosed about how long Deacon Gautreaux has served at St. Bernard Parish? Important information relating to his ordination date, programs, or committees he participated in is vital to informing the parish community and the community as a whole, a release from SNAP states. We
Deacon placed on leave following sexual abuse allegations in St. Martin Parish
Diocese of Lafayette
and last updated 2021-06-22 20:03:30-04
The Diocese of Lafayette says a deacon is on administrative leave following allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.
In a statement, the Diocese says Deacon Shawn Jude Gautreaux was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the claims. The Diocese says that the allegations are from a period of time before Gautreaux was ordained a deacon. They are unaware of any other allegations against Gautreaux.
Allegations have been reported to law enforcement in St. Martin Parish. Gautreaux was a deacon most recently at Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge.