BRENHAM (TX)
KBTX
November 19, 2018
By Clay Falls
A Catholic priest that served in Brenham earlier this year is now at the center of a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse and misconduct.
The lawsuit filed in Austin raises concerns against Father Isidore “Izzy” Ndagizimana and the Austin Diocese. Six anonymous women claim the priest was abusive while serving at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin. They are seeking more than $1 million in damages.
The court documents claimed he was abusive even when the women were in a confessional. The plaintiff’s attorneys accuse the church of not addressing the problems and moving the priest to other parishes. The lawsuit claims the misconduct happened in Austin and not in Brenham.
The Austin Diocese said KBTX Father “Izzy” started in Brenham on July 2 and served until August 21, when we was placed on leave.
“They really hit a brick wall and something needs to change here. There need to be some change in policies and procedure with the diocese,” said Sean Breen, who is the attorney representing the women. He says they hope the suit will bring changes to the church for allegations of misconduct.
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