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🌱 What prompted Lafayette’s diocese to sideline a longtime parish priest?

Lafayette, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What prompted Lafayette’s diocese to sideline a longtime parish priest?
  • Riley Green is bringing his 2027 tour to Lafayette in May.

Also on today's calendar: WGA October meeting and Competition and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Diocese of Lafayette places priest on leave amid decades-old misconduct claims (kplctv.com) — Residents in Lafayette should know that the Diocese of Lafayette has placed Rev. Barry Crochet on administrative leave over decades-old misconduct allegations, which have been reported to civil authorities. Diocesan leaders emphasize transparency and community safety while stressing that Crochet is presumed innocent, and they’re asking locals to keep everyone involved in their thoughts during the investigation.
   

• 'That's My Sanity' — Riley Green Says His Alabama Farm Is The Thing He's Most Proud Of Right Now (newsbreak.com) — Country star Riley Green is bringing his 2027 “That’s Just Me” tour to Lafayette on May 22, giving local fans a chance to see him live. In a recent interview, he said he’s most proud of his Alabama farm, which he calls his sanity, and talked about how family time there keeps him grounded despite his growing national success.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Garage/Moving Sale Today and Tomorrow.
    October 24th and 25th. 6am to 1pm. 500 Lancaster Dr. Lafayette, La. 70506 Items: Used sewing machines crafts holiday decor office supplies wheel… (Nextdoor Lancaster Estates)
  • Do you know anyone with a blue car that now has front end passenger side damage?
    They ran over a mailbox and trash cans on Wednesday 10/21/26. *A Police report was filed. (Nextdoor Fox Chase Estates)
  • At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Team Member in Lafayette. Apply here.
  • Wendy's - HAZA Foods, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member-INEZ-W332 in Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lafayette here.

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  • Tiny Texas gas station restaurant ranked No. 1 best in the US (mysanantonio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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