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Fr. Lawrence Cavell – Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

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October 22, 2021 | By Horowitz Law
Fr. Lawrence Cavell – Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Father Lawrence A. Cavell

Fr. Lawrence Cavell Horowitz Law

Ordained: 1989

Removed: 2003

Assignment History:

  • Holy Cross Catholic Church (Morgan City, LA)
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Montegut, LA)
  • St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (Houma, LA)
  • St. Genevieve Catholic Church (Thibodaux, LA)
  • St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church (Raceland, LA)
  • Archbishop Chapelle High School (Metairie, LA)
  • Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School (Lafayette, LA)
  • St. Thomas More schools (Lafayette, LA)

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Lawrence Cavell

In 2019, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux publicly named Fr. Lawrence Cavell on its list of priests who admitted to, or were convicted of, sexual misconduct with children. According to the list, Fr. Cavell admitted to soliciting a minor.

According to sources, the incident occurred in the late 1980s, 15 years before his ordination. Diocese officials reported that the abuse involved a single act of sexually inappropriate words, not acts.

Additional details of the reported abuse are unknown at this time, as the victim requested their identity and information surrounding the abuse be kept confidential.

Fr. Lawrence Cavell's Career and Whereabouts

Ordained in 1989, Cavell began his ministry at various Catholic churches throughout Louisiana. Additionally, he taught for several years at multiple Catholic schools throughout Louisiana until he was suspended from ministry in 2003.

Additional details of Fr. Cavell's whereabouts are unknown at this time.

The lawyers at Horowitz Law represent people who were sexually abused by Catholic priests and other clergy in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana. If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by clergy in Louisiana, contact our office today. Regardless of how long ago this happened, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux now have legal options because of a law eliminating the statute of limitations.  Our lawyers have decades of experience representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Louisiana and nationwide. We can help.

Contact us at 888-283-9922 or email  adam@adamhorowitzlaw.com to discuss your options today.

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