Posted By: George Lawson February 8, 2021 @ 2:15 pm Local News, News, Uncategorized
By the Associated Press:
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City has stepped aside while authorities investigate an allegation that he abused a minor. The diocese said in a statement Monday that Bishop John Brungardt denies the allegation and will cooperate with the investigation.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation notified the diocese about the accusation and is investigating. The diocese said no further information will be released.
Brungardt was installed as bishop in the western Kansas diocese in February 2011. Before that, he served in the Wichita diocese for 12 years in several roles.
Dodge City bishop steps away during abuse investigation
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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is referring 12 former clergy for potential criminal prosecution after his office completed a 13-month investigation of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
and last updated 2021-02-08 18:56:23-05
DODGE CITY, Kan. â The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City has stepped away from his duties after being accused of abusing a minor, the diocese announced Monday.
Bishop John Brungardt denies the allegations and will cooperate with the investigation, the diocese said.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation recently notified the diocese of the accusation and will conduct the investigation.
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has asked Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City to conduct a preliminary canonical investigation of the allegation against Bishop John Brungardt of Dodge City.
Bishop John Brungardt of Dodge City, Kansas, returns to his seat after receiving Communion during a Mass with U.S. bishops from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Jan. 14, 2020. (CNS/Paul Haring)
Dodge City, Kansas Denying any wrongdoing, Bishop John Brungardt of Dodge City has stepped away from his duties and pledged to cooperate with authorities investigating an allegation of abuse of a minor made against him.
The diocese said in a statement Feb. 8 that the accusation is being investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
The bureau recently notified the diocese of the accusation.