Clergy Sexual Abuse

Hope is great, as Pope holds unprecedented global summit on clergy sex abuse

By • Feb 22, 2019
Gregorio Borgia / Associated Press

Buffalo Catholic Diocese Bishop Richard Malone says he is praying the Vatican's global summit will result in "greater steps" to assist victims of clergy sexual abuse "on their journey to healing" and to "restore and rebuild faith, hope and trust" in the church itself.

Bishop's former assistant talks about decision to share confidential documents

By Michael Mroziak • Oct 30, 2018
Michael Mroziak, WBFO

The woman who formerly worked as the executive assistant to Roman Catholic Bishop Richard Malone stood on a sidewalk across the street from her former workplace Tuesday morning, explaining her decision to secretly share private diocesan documents regarding clergy linked to alleged sexual misconduct. It was Siobhan O'Connor's first local appearance since her story aired on national news programs including CBS's 60 Minutes.

Buffalo Diocese whistleblower speaks nationally for first time

By & • Oct 29, 2018
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Despite repeated calls that he resign, Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone appears ready to ride out the building crisis regarding the sexual abuse of minors at the hands of clergy members. However, pressure will surely mount following Sunday night's explosive "60 Minutes" story, which heard from a key whistleblower who said the Diocese has been more focused on covering up the allegations than helping victims.