Buffalo, N.Y., September 5, 2023 – As a result of an investigation conducted through the Independent Review Board, Bishop Michael Fisher has accepted the board’s recommendation and has determined that a claim made against retired priest Rev. Joseph Vatter that he had abused a minor female has been substantiated. Bishop Fisher had placed Rev. Vatter […]

Buffalo, N.Y., July 31, 2023 – Negotiations have been ongoing between the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in the Diocese’s Chapter 11 reorganization proceeding. The Committee is comprised of six claimants entrusted to represent the collective interests of all abuse survivors. Details of the negotiations remain confidential, […]

Buffalo, N.Y., July 24, 2023 – The Diocese of Buffalo has resolved claims against three diocesan priests. As a result of an investigation conducted through the Independent Review Board (IRB), Bishop Michael Fisher has accepted the unanimous IRB recommendation and has made the determination that the child abuse claim made against Rev. Louis Dolinic has […]