Fr. Gilbert J. Gauthe: Credibly Accused of The Sexual Abuse of Minors

Fr. Gilbert J. Gauthe

Ordained: 1972

Assignments:

  • 1973: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Broussard, Louisiana
  • 1974 – 1976: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, New Iberia, Louisiana
  • 1976: Director of Scouting, New Iberia, Louisiana
  • 1977: St. Mary Magdalen, Abbeville, Louisiana
  • 1978 – 1983: St. John’s, Henry, Louisiana
  • 1984 – 1985: Sick Leave
  • 1986 – 1987: Absent of Leave
  • 1986: Gauthe pled guilty to 11 counts of child molestation and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. 
  • 2019: Believed to be living in San Leon, Texas