After priest’s conviction for sexual assault, a Louisiana chapel he built removes his name
Summary
Anthony Odiong, a Roman Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas, had his name removed from a chapel he helped build in Louisiana. The chapel now honors the survivors, as Odiong faces up to life in prison for abusing his role to exploit women.Key Facts
- Anthony Odiong was convicted of criminal clergy sexual assault in Texas.
- He helped build the Our Lady of Guadalupe healing chapel in Luling, Louisiana, around 2020.
- Odiong raised about $600,000 for the chapel’s construction while serving at a nearby church.
- The Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans suspended him in late 2023 for misconduct with multiple women.
- Odiong was accused of using his religious authority to coerce sexual acts from female parishioners.
- Women from different states came forward with accusations of sexual coercion and abuse of trust.
- Church officials banned Odiong from ministering near Waco, Texas, by 2019 but he stayed active in Louisiana for years after.
- After his conviction, Odiong’s name was removed from the chapel, leaving only the names of survivors visible.
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