Kansas bishop steps aside from duties as abuse allegation is investigated On: 2/9/2021, By , In: Nation
.Bishop John B. Brungardt of Dodge City, Kan., 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 photo/Paul Haring)
Help us expand our reach! Please share this article
DODGE CITY, Kan. (CNS) Denying any wrongdoing, Bishop John B. 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.
Dodge City bishop accused of abuse of a minor
Garden City Telegram
Allegations of abuse of a minor have been made against Bishop John B. Brungardt of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation as been notified of the allegations.
Effective immediately, the Congregation for Bishops has appointed Most Rev. Gerald Vincke, Bishop of Salina as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dodge City.
Bishop Brungardt denies the allegations and has stepped aside from his duties.
To report abuse, contact law enforcement.
Additionally, if an allegation involves a bishop, it can be reported to the bishop third-party reporting system at 1-800-276-1562 or online at reportbishopabuse.org.
GREAT BEND TRIBUNE More
By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Bishop Brungardt accused of minor abuse KBI investigating the allegation Bishop John B. Brungardt
DODGE CITY – Bishop John B. Brungardt of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City has been accused of abusing a minor, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation confirmed Monday. The investigation is ongoing, but no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed related to the case.
An official statement from the Dodge City Diocese noted that Brungardt had been notified by the KBI of the accusation. “Bishop Brungardt denies the allegation and is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.”