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Archdiocese of New Orleans releases statement on Anthony Odiong
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The Archdiocese of New Orleans released the following statement on the former priest Anthony Odiong.
July 16, 2024
NEWS RELEASE
NEW ORLEANS, La. – This morning, July 16, 2024, the Archdiocese of New Orleans was made aware of the arrest of Anthony Odiong on charges related to possession of child pornography. The arrest was made in Florida in an investigation stemming from allegations reported in Waco, Texas. Odiong, a priest of the Diocese of Uyo in Nigeria, previously served as a priest in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Attached please find the complete news release and details from the Waco Police Department. The Archdiocese of New Orleans encourages anyone with any information to contact law enforcement as directed in the news release.
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