Lawrence Hecker:  Accused of Sexually Abusing a Minor 

Lawrence Hecker

Lawrence Hecker is included in the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ list of clergy who are alive and have been accused of sexually abusing a minor which led to their removal from ministry.

PASTORAL TIMELINE:
  • Date of Birth: 1931
  • Ordination: 1958
  • Estimated Timeframe of Abuse: late 1960s; 1970s
  • Allegation Received: 1996
  • Removed from Ministry: 2002
PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS:
  • Christ the King, Terrytown
  • Holy Family, Luling
  • Holy Rosary, New Orleans
  • Our Lady of Lourdes, New Orleans
  • St. Anthony, Luling
  • St. Bernadette, Houma
  • St. Charles Borromeo, in residence
  • St. Frances Cabrini, New Orleans
  • St. Francis Xavier, Metairie
  • St. Joseph, Gretna