Fr. Timothy J. Kelley
Ordained for the Buffalo diocese. On leave from the priesthood 1986-2002 before receiving permission to return to active ministry. Per the NY AG in its 11/23/20 complaint against the Buffalo diocese, Kelley [referred to as “Fr. L.”] left ministry in FL for 16 years, working for a state child services agency. Named in a civil suit filed in 9/03 in FL. Accused of abuse of a 13-year-old youth in 1983 during trip from Buffalo to FL. Some dispute as to whether Kelley was part of the Buffalo diocese at time of abuse or St. Petersburg FL diocese. In 11/03 a second man alleged abuse before Kelley left Buffalo. Kelley resigned. Included on 3/20/18 diocesan list as removed, retired, or having left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.
- Jeff Anderson & Associates Assignment History
- Tampa Tribune 09.03.03
- St Petersburg Times 09.03.03
- Buffalo News 10.13.03
- St Petersburg Times 11.22.03
- Buffalo News 08.03.07
- Buffalo News 02.28.18
- WIVB 03.13.18
- Buffalo Stories 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.20.18
- Diocese of Buffalo 03.20.18
- Buffalo News 03.21.18
- NY AG v Diocese of Buffalo 11.23.20
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