Catholic Priest Accused of Groping Austin Woman during Last Rites

Dallas News
March 22, 2019

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An Austin priest faces an assault charge after allegedly groping a woman while administering her last rites in the fall, authorities say.

The victim, who suffers with complications from diabetes, was in home hospice care when Langsch was called to perform the religious ceremony, which offers absolution of sins before dying.

It was then that Langsch allegedly applied holy water and lotion to the victim's chest, massaged her breast and asked, "Does that feel good?" according to the affidavit.

Although the incident took place several months ago, an arrest couldn't be made until the victim was well enough to identify the priest in a lineup, Austin police told Fox.

The arrest came a month after Langsch's removal from the Diocese of Austin's active ministry in February.