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EXHIBIT 23.2
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the inclusion, in this Registration Statement
(#333-34254) of Lafayette Community Bancorp on Form SB-2, of our Report of
Independent Auditors, dated March 10, 2000, on the balance sheet of Lafayette
Community Bancorp as of December 31, 1999 and the related statements of
operations, changes in shareholders' deficit and cash flows for the period of
January 29, 1999 (date of inception) to December 31, 1999, and to the reference
to us under the heading "Experts" in this Registration Statement.
/s/ CROWE, CHIZEK AND COMPANY LLP
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Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 22, 2000
