Stricter clergy oversight part of Buffalo diocese settlement

Published October 25, 2022 2:41 PM

By CAROLYN THOMPSON
Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to strengthen its oversight of priests accused of sexual misconduct to settle a 2020 lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general. The settlement announced Tuesday requires the diocese to have a formal program to monitor credibly accused priests. The diocese must also submit to an annual compliance audit by a former FBI official with expertise in clergy sexual abuse. The lawsuit brought by Attorney General Letitia James accused the diocese of concealing or inadequately investigating decades-old allegations of misconduct against dozens of priests. Bishop Michael Fisher says the agreement confirms safety and reporting protocols the diocese has adopted in recent years.

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