Father John Hajduk
Diocese of Buffalo
Ordained: 1976
Removed: 2018
Assigned as follows:
- 1977 Blessed Trinity (Buffalo, NY)
- 1978-1982 Most Precious Blood (Angola, NY)
- 1983-1990 Holy Family (Buffalo, NY)
- 1991 Awaiting assignment
- 1992-1994 St. Mary (Cattaraugus, NY)
- 1992-1994 St. Isidore (Otto, NY)
- 1992-1994 St. Mary (Little Valley, NY)
- 1995-1996 Absent on leave
Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John Hajduk:
According to media reports, in March 2018, Father John Hajduk’s name was included in the Diocese of Buffalo’s list of priests who “were removed from ministry, were retired, or left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.” No information regarding the allegations was disclosed As of April 2018, Father Hajduk is living in a skilled nursing facility in Alexandria, Virginia.
One parishioner said she personally complained to the Diocese of Buffalo about Father Hajduk on behalf of other parents who were concerned with his behavior around children. He allegedly cursed and used foul language, and took them to see R-rated movies. She recalled it had been about six months after she spoke with diocesan officials, that Father Hajduk was moved out of the parish.
In 2020, Fr. Hajduk was named in another lawsuit against the Diocese of Buffalo. He was accused of sexually abusing a minor. The details of the sexual abuse allegations, including when and where the alleged abuse occurred, or the victim’s age/gender, are unknown. According to media reports, Fr. Hajduk is one of 23 priests the Diocese of Buffalo removed from its payroll through an agreement it reached with survivors in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Buffalo and throughout New York. The Diocese of Buffalo filed for federal bankruptcy protection in February 2020. Anyone sexually abused by a priest or employee of the Diocese of Buffalo may be entitled to file a claim against the Diocese in these bankruptcy proceedings, but very strict filing deadlines apply. Most victims of abuse in the Diocese of Buffalo will never be able to take action against the Diocese of Buffalo if they miss this bankruptcy filing deadline, so it is important that you contact us immediately to discuss your potential case.
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