AUSTIN (TX)
CBS 29 TV
November 14, 2018
Six women are suing the Catholic Diocese of Austin and a priest for years of alleged sexual harassment and abuse.
The women name Father Isidore Ndagizimana in their suit. They say he made unwanted sexual advances and isolated them — holding the women against their will.
This reportedly happened while they were attending Austin’s St. Thomas More Catholic Church off FM 620 in Northwest Austin.
The suit says Ndagizimana, also known as “Father Izzy,” was transferred to a parish in Brenham after the women brought the allegations to light.
According to the suit, the women behind the lawsuit are mothers, wives and active parish volunteers.
The women claimed that they were told they didn’t need to take legal action against Father Izzy or the church and that they should trust the diocese to handle the situation.
This comes about a month after more than a dozen Catholic bishops in Texas announced they’d release the names of clergy who have been credibly accused of child sexual assault.
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