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WATCH: FBI Arrests Professor from Buffalo’s Christ the King Seminary for Death Threats Against Reporter
Agents from the FBI’s Buffalo field office have arrested Paul Lubienecki in connection to a death threat made against 7 Eyewitness News investigative reporter Charlie Specht. Lubienecki appeared in federal ...
WATCH: Bishop Malone Ducks Reporters and Laity on Return from Rome
Bishop Richard J. Malone on Sunday flew back from the Vatican, where he met with Pope Francis and where rumors swirled about his possible resignation. But the embattled bishop, whose ...
WATCH: Is the Diocese of Buffalo Hiding Money Ahead of Bankruptcy?
The 7 Eyewitness News I-Team has obtained a secret document that is raising questions about whether the Diocese of Buffalo is hiding or diverting money in anticipation of abuse lawsuits ...
Where are all the “Good Priests” in the Diocese of Buffalo?
'Stand up and do something,' Catholics say Where are all the “good priests” in the Diocese of Buffalo? And at a time of unprecedented crisis, why aren’t they speaking out ...
Bishop Malone: “This Could Be The End For Me As Bishop . . . It Could Force Me To Resign”
Secret recording shows Malone tried to cover-up claims of sexual harassment by a diocesan priest It’s the morning of Friday, Aug. 2, and Bishop Richard J. Malone hasn’t slept for ...
Survivors Criticize Bishop’s ‘Fort Malone’ Mansion
Sexual abuse survivors say Bishop Richard J. Malone is out of touch with the community. They cite a new 8-foot fence surrounding his mansion, which they have dubbed “Fort Malone” ...
Bishop Malone Accused Of ‘Cover-Up’ With Active Buffalo Diocese Priest
The mother of a seminarian wants to know why Bishop Richard J. Malone is allowing a Cheektowaga pastor to remain in ministry despite allegations of inappropriate contact with children, harassment ...
Buffalo Diocese Seminary Blamed for Sexual Culture Among Priests
When Father Joseph Gatto last month was added to the list of more than 100 priests in Buffalo who stand accused of sexual misconduct, many Catholics were stunned. Gatto won ...
Buffalo Seminary Cracks Down On Seminarian Whistleblowers
What happened to Bishop Malone's promise to be more transparent? A confidential investigative report obtained Friday by 7 Eyewitness News from Christ the King seminary confirms multiple seminarians came forward recently ...
Buffalo’s Bishop Malone Reinstates Priest with History of Pornography Problems
Bishop Richard J. Malone on Thursday returned a priest to active ministry despite a history of pornography problems and a looming federal investigation that may involve the priest. Malone returned ...
$300 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Buffalo Diocese
A renowned Boston attorney is suing the Buffalo Diocese for $300 million on behalf of a Niagara County woman who said she was abused by a Franciscan priest in the ...
The Year Since Michael Whalen Spoke Truth to the Buffalo Diocese
It's been a year of abuse scandals, law enforcement investigations and parishioner protests for the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. But it all started with Michael Whalen, a regular guy from ...
Bishop Malone Accused of Mishandling Sex Abuse in Maine
TAKE ACTION: Ask Bishop Malone to Resign At a news conference two weeks ago, Buffalo Bishop Richard J. Malone said he had a good record on dealing with sexually abusive ...
Bishop Malone Faces Tough Questions on Abuse Crisis
The diocese’s new spokeswoman crowded journalists at the podium and tried to prevent them from asking follow-up questions. Bishop Richard J. Malone’s staff monopolized the microphone for more than an ...
Bishop Malone Left Two More Accused Priests in Ministry Despite Allegations
Buffalo Bishop Richard J. Malone made a statement Friday during his interview with WBEN radio that is now being called into question. WBEN host David Bellavia asked the Bishop, “Are ...