
Buffalo Parishioners Stunned as Churches Pay Millions Toward $150M Abuse Settlement
From West Seneca to Batavia, some parishioners within the Buffalo Catholic Diocese are angered to learn that their donations—raised through years of tithing, BBQs, and raffles—are being used to pay millions toward a $150 million clergy abuse settlement. As faith in church leadership falters, many now question what the future holds for their parishes and spiritual community.