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Diocese of Buffalo

3 reports indexed, newest first.

April 2025

  1. Buffalo diocese reaches $150 million settlement with abuse survivors

    The Diocese of Buffalo agreed to a $150 million settlement with survivors in its bankruptcy case.

    Settlement Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, New YorkReported by WKBW

February 2020

  1. Diocese of Buffalo files for bankruptcy, citing more than 500 abuse claims

    The Diocese of Buffalo filed for Chapter 11 protection, acknowledging more than 500 clergy abuse claims.

    Lawsuit filed Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, New YorkReported by WGRZ

December 2019

  1. Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone resigns over handling of abuse cases

    Bishop Richard Malone resigned after revelations that the Diocese of Buffalo kept accused priests off a public list and in ministry.

    Policy change Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, New YorkReported by The New York Times