BUFFALO (NY)
Spectrum News [Syracuse NY]
October 24, 2023
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced Tuesday it is pledging at least $100 million to survivors of sex abuse.
The diocese says that with the help of parishes and other affiliate Catholic entities, it will create a pool of settlement funds of at least $100 million.
The diocese also says that total does not include any insurance money.
According to official court documents, the diocese would contribute all of its liquid assets and likely need to sell the Catholic Center on Main Street in Buffalo and the Christ the King Seminary Campus in East Aurora.
The diocese released a statement, saying in part:
“We recognize that honoring this commitment will be challenging, but it is absolutely necessary that we do everything in our power to set things right, to move beyond this dark chapter in our history and move forward as together we work to rebuild and renew our church.”
The Syracuse diocese has reached a similar deal, pledging $100 million to abuse victims in July.