Elma church calls for Bishop Malone’s resignation

BUFFALO (NY)
WIVB TV

Sept. 11, 2019

By Evan Anstey

An Elma church is calling for Bishop Richard Malone’s resignation.

The request came in the form of a letter, written by Rev. Eugene P. Ulrich, of Church of the Annunciation. The church is located on Clinton St.

“You added that you can only continue your service as Shepherd with the support of clergy and laity,” Ulrich wrote. “As pastor, I have a responsibility to our faith community and to you as our Bishop, to gauge to some degree the measure of that support and convey it to you.”

Malone has come under fire for his handling of various sex abuse allegations and lawsuits within the Catholic Diocese.

“It is difficult to see how, with continuing disclosures, that you can effectively lead the Catholic Church at Buffalo,” Ulrich wrote.

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