NEW YORK
WBFO
April 17, 2918
By MICHAEL MROZIAK
Two valuable properties, including an E.B. Green-designed mansion, will be put up for sale by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo to help fund two programs, including the one it recently launched to assist past sexual abuse victims, church officials announced Tuesday.
(This story is developing.)
The Bishop’s Residence, located at 77 Oakland Place in Buffalo, will be put on the market this summer. So, too, will the Sheehan Residence for retired priests on at Linwood and Utica Avenues in Buffalo.
Proceeds from the sale of the Bishop’s Residence will go toward the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program, which was announced in March to aid victims who have previously come forward with accusations of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of clergy.
“This move underscores the importance we place on helping the victims of abuse to begin healing,” said Bishop Richard Malone in a prepared written statement. He noted that the decision comes after consultation with the Diocesan Finance Council, College of Consultors and the Presbyteral Council.
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