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. Appeared in a list of clergy among diocese documents that became part of a lawsuit against their insurance company. It said Rieboldt left the seminary for two years in 1971 for psychiatric counseling and therapy. In 1981 there was an indication he was at the House of Affirmation for treatment.
Where he is now: Unknown
Timeline:
1975 – Ordained
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Lafayette
Our Lady of Fatima, Lafayette
St. Bernard, Breaux Bridge
St. Michael the Archangel, Crowley
St. Jules, Lafayette
St. John the Baptist, Lyons Point
1985 – Resigned from the Diocese of Lafayette
1989 – Removed from the Diocese of Lafayette