Diocese of Buffalo puts priest on leave over 2011 allegation

BUFFALO (NY)
WGRZ-TV

March 21, 2020

The allegation involving the Rev. Peter J. Karalus has also been forwarded to the Erie County District Attorney.

The Rev. Peter J. Karalus has been placed on administrative leave, the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced Saturday.

The Diocese, in a statement, said the decision stems from “an allegation of sexual misconduct by a person who was a minor in 2011, when the incident allegedly occurred.”

The Diocese said the allegation has also been forwarded to the Erie County District Attorney.

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