Bishop Edward Scharfenberger

New York state sues Buffalo diocese over priest misconduct
- Nov 24, 2020
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday sued the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and two former church leaders, alleging they covered up allegations of sexual misconduct and misused charitable assets by supporting predatory priests who were allowed to retire or go on leave.

By Carolyn Thompson
Prelates condemn Floyd murder, ‘evil’ of racism, call for action
- Jun 5, 2020
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, condemned the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and warned the country must “leave behind the purveyors of polarization” in politics.

By Catholic News Service
Buffalo initiative will assess diocesan resources, ‘bring about renewal’
- May 28, 2020
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo, has launched a broad-based initiative focused on reenvisioning the mission of the Catholic Church of western New York “and bringing about diocesan-wide renewal,” according to a May 22 diocesan news release.

By Catholic News Service

Whistle-blower priest seeks lifting of suspension imposed by disgraced bishop
- Mar 6, 2020
Continued fallout clouds the diocese of Buffalo as it seeks to recover from the abuse crisis.

By Christopher White

N.Y. bishop explains why priests accused of abuse joined private Mass
- Mar 4, 2020
The bishop serving as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo said he regretted the “pain and further disillusionment” of clergy sexual abuse survivors caused by the participation of priests credibly accused of abuse in a private Lenten Mass at which he presided.

By Catholic News Service
Buffalo Diocese seeks bankruptcy protection
- Feb 28, 2020
The embattled Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, taking another major step in its effort to recover from a clergy misconduct scandal that‘s been the basis for hundreds of lawsuits, Vatican intervention and the resignation of its bishop.

By Carolyn Thompson
Buffalo Catholic diocese to close seminary amid $500K losses
- Feb 5, 2020
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced Tuesday it will “cease operations” at its seminary at the end of the academic year, citing annual operating losses and low enrollment.

By Carolyn Thompson
Albany bishop to address Buffalo diocese after leader quits
- Dec 6, 2019
The new interim leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will speak publicly following the resignation of the former bishop over his handling of clergy sexual misconduct allegations.

By Associated Press