Fr. Jeffrey L. Nowak

Ordained: 2012
Status: Charged

Pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians in Cheektowaga when suspended from ministry in 8/2019 after allegations of inappropriate contact with children and harassment of a seminarian. Reportedly to be sent to a treatment center for assessment. He denied the allegations. The Diocese’s list of accused in 9/2025 shows Nowak to be on administrative leave as the investigation continues. In 7/2026 Nowak was criminally charged with the receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material. A judge ruled that Nowak was to be kept in jail due to strong evidence against him and allegations that he threatened to offer up family members to other pedophiles.

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