"After careful examination, the Diocese of Lafayette has determined that the allegations made by Oliver Peyton against Michael Guidry, who formerly served as a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette, are credible," a statement released by Blue Rolfes, diocese communications director, states.

Diocese of Lafayette apologizes for former St. Landry priest who admitted molesting altar boy

The Diocese of Lafayette issued an apology Friday to a victim of abuse allegedly by a former priest in St. Landry Parish. "After careful examination, the Diocese of Lafayette has determined that the allegations made by Oliver Peyton against Michael Guidry, who formerly served as a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette, are credible," a statement released by Blue Rolfes, diocese communications director, states.