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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

Pope accepts resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Grosz of Buffalo

Mar 2, 2020

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Edward M. Grosz of Buffalo, New York, who on Feb. 16 turned 75, the age at which bishops are required by canon law to turn in their resignation to the pope.

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 seminary professor charged with threatening reporter

Feb 13, 2020

An adjunct professor at a New York seminary was charged Wednesday with cyberstalking for allegedly threatening a television reporter over his coverage of misconduct allegations within the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.

By Associated Press

DiMarzio ‘ready, willing and able’ to defend himself, as lawsuit faces delay

Feb 6, 2020

Attorney Mitchell Garabedian says he still intends to file a lawsuit against Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio for clergy sex abuse.

By Christopher White

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