Dodge City bishop steps away during abuse investigation Dan Kitwood/Getty Images 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.