Father Moise Richard Gremillion
Diocese of Alexandria
Ordained: 1933
Retired: 1969
Death: 1973
Assignment History
- Sacred Heart Church (Rayville, LA)
- Matthew’s Catholic Church (Monroe, LA)
- John’s (Marksville, LA)
Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Moise Richard Gremillion
In February 2019, the Diocese of Alexandria publicly named Fr. Moise Richard Gremillion on its list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor. According to the list, Fr. Gremillion’s file revealed multiple allegations of sexual conduct and abuse of male minors in the 1960s.
The Permanent Review Board, which evaluates all allegations of clerical sexual misconduct involving minors, reviewed the evidence and determined the allegations were credible. Further details about the nature and scope of the abuse are not publicly available.
Ordained in 1933, Fr. Moise Richard Gremillion spent about 36 years in public ministry before his retirement in 1969. According to Fr. Gremillion’s obituary, he also worked with the local Boy Scouts. Fr. Gremillion died on August 18, 1973.
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