Father Bernard Splawski Diocese of Buffalo (Franciscan) Ordained: 1963 Assigned As Follows: 1969-1986: Bishop Timon High School (South Buffalo, NY) 1998-2003: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (West Milford, NJ) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Bernard Splawski: According to media reports, in 1986, accusations of fondling an 18-year-old male student were made against Father Bernard Splawski. The incident…
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Fr. Chester Stachewicz – Diocese of Buffalo
Father Chester Stachewicz Diocese of Buffalo Ordained: 1972 Died: 2010 Assigned As Follows: 1972-1978: St. Philip the Apostle (Cheektowaga, NY) 1979: Awaiting assignment 1980: St. James (Jamestown, NY) 1981: Absent on Leave 1982: St. William (West Seneca, NY) Summary of…
Fr. Herbert Skurski – Diocese of Buffalo
Father Herbert Skurski (Franciscan Friar) Diocese of Buffalo Ordained: 1944 Died: 1996 Assigned as Follows: St. Michael Church (Bridgeport, CT) St. Casimir Church (Baltimore, MD) Corpus Christi Church (Chambersburg, PA) St. Stanislaus Kostka Church (Baltimore, MD) Queen of the Most Holy Rosary (Buffalo, NY) St. Theresa Church (Rochester, NY) Holy Trinity Church (Montreal, Canada) St. Stanislaus B.M. Church (Chicopee,…
Fr. Roy Ronald – Diocese of Buffalo
Father Roy Ronald Diocese of Buffalo Ordained: 1960 Died: 2013 Assigned as Follows: 1962: St. France Cabrini (Collins Center, NY) 1963-1979: St. Mary of the Angels (Olean, NY) 1980-1991: St. Mary (Belmont, NY) 1992-1993: St. Mary (East Arcade, NY) 1994-1995: St. Mary (East Arcade, NY) 1996-1997: Absent on Leave…
Fr. John Sardina – Diocese of Buffalo
Father John Sardina Diocese of Buffalo Ordained: 1960 Suspended: 2018 Assigned as Follows: St. Jude Missionary Apostolate Parish (Sardinia, NY) Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (Buffalo, NY) Our Lady of Pompeii Church (Lancaster, NY) Holy Cross Church (Buffalo, NY) Coronation Church (Buffalo, NY) St. Anthony Church (Fredonia, NY) Brothers of Mercy Nursing Home (Clarence, NY) Summary of Sexual…
Fr. Ronald Silverio – Diocese of Buffalo
Father Ronald Silverio Diocese of Buffalo Ordained: 1970 Leave of Absence: 1980 Retired: 2017 Assignment History: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Church (South Buffalo, NY) Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Niagara Falls, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Ronald Silverio: According to media reports, in July 2018, an essay was published by a man who wrote…
Msgr. John M. Ryan – Diocese of Buffalo
Msgr. John Ryan Diocese of Buffalo Ordained: 1955 Retired: 2001 Suspended: 2018 Assigned as Follows: Queen of Heaven Church (West Seneca, NY) Superintendent of Catholic Schools St. Benedict (Buffalo, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Msgr. John Ryan: Msgr. John Ryan was was ordained to the priesthood of the Diocese of Buffalo in 1955. He served as the Superintendent…
Fr. Marion Tolczyk – Diocese of Buffalo
Father Marion Tolczyk Diocese of Buffalo (Franciscans) Ordained: 1954 Died: 2013 Assigned As Follows: St. Francis High School (Hamburg, NY) St. Stanislaus (New York) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Marion Tolczyk: Father Marion Tolczyk professed his Solemn Vows as a Franciscan Friar in 1949. He was ordained to the priesthood of the Diocese of Buffalo in 1954. He…
Fr. Robert Stolinski – Diocese of Buffalo
Father Robert Stolinski Diocese of Buffalo Ordained: 1970 Placed on Leave: 2018 Assigned As Follows: St. John of the Cross (Whitesville, NY) St. Mary of Sorrows (Buffalo, NY) St. Jude Center at Buffalo General Hospital (Buffalo, NY) St. James Church (Jamestown, NY) Our Lady of Victory Church (Frewsburg, NY) Chaplain at WCA Hospital Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Father…
Fr. Joseph Schuster – Diocese of Buffalo
Father Joseph Schuster Diocese of Buffalo Ordained: 1966 Leave of Absence: 1991 Died: 2007 Assigned as Follows: 1966-1967: St. Isadore (East Otto, NY) 1967-1968: Holy Name of Jesus (Buffalo, NY) 1968-1970: Diocesan Preparatory Seminary (Buffalo, NY) 1970-1974: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Niagara Falls, NY) 1974-1978: Catholic Worker House (Niagara Falls, NY) 1983-1990: Catholic…