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John deLeeuw

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John DeLeeuw. Courtesy: Legacy.com.

Alleged Abuse:  Named by the Diocese of Lafayette as a priest against whom a credible accusation has been made regarding sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult.

In April 2019, one of De Leeuw’s accusers came forward and spoke to KATC about her abuse.

Where he is now: Deceased

Timeline:

1944 – Ordained

St. Martin de Tours, St. Martinville

St. Genevieve, Lafayette

St. Jules, Lafayette

Charity Hospital, Lafayette

St. Eugene, Grand Chenier

St. Leo the Great, Lafayette

1986 – Retired

2011 – Removed from Diocese of Lafayette

2015 – Died