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Black Tape Erases Priest’s Name After Abuse Conviction

5/31/2026

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Black tape now covers Anthony Odiong’s name on the Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel, leaving only survivors’ names.
Anthony Odiong was convicted in Waco, Texas, of first- and second-degree sexual assault and faces life imprisonment.
Lisa Smith, Jane Doe and Mary Doe testified that Odiong used his priestly role to coerce sex and control finances.
The Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans suspended Odiong from public ministry in 2023 after misconduct allegations.

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Black tape now covers Anthony Odiong’s name on the Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel, leaving only survivors’ names.
Anthony Odiong was convicted in Waco, Texas, of first- and second-degree sexual assault and faces life imprisonment.
Lisa Smith, Jane Doe and Mary Doe testified that Odiong used his priestly role to coerce sex and control finances.
The Catholic archdiocese of New Orleans suspended Odiong from public ministry in 2023 after misconduct allegations.