Retired priest placed on administrative leave by Bishop Fisher following allegations of misconduct
WKBW
and last updated 2021-06-30 20:52:21-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â The Diocese of Buffalo announced Wednesday a retired priest has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct.
According to the Diocese, it recently became aware of an action brought pursuant to the Child Victims Act by an individual who alleges abuse as a child 15 years ago by Rev. Msgr. James G. Kelly. The 83-year-old Kelly is a retired priest of the Diocese of Buffalo but still assists in parish ministry. A releases says the complaint was filed anonymously and the Diocese became aware of it during a search of publicly filed complaints.
Feb 6, 2021
WHITE MASS: The Diocese of Youngstown will host the 25th annual White Mass for all health care professionals 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St.
Bishop David Bonnar will be the principle celebrant for the Mass, which celebrates all health professionals, including mental health workers, and recognizes the ministry of all those in the healing professions.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, participants in the White Mass need to RSVP by calling 330-744-8451, Ext. 272 to ensure sufficient space with social distancing. Also, the White Mass will be livestreamed through the Diocese of Youngstown’s website at
www.doy.org and look for “Cathedral Livestreaming” on the “Media” dropdown menu. For information, call 330-744-8451, Ext. 272.
FALL RIVER The sheer number of names on the Diocese of Fall River’s list of clergy credibly or publicly accused of sexual abuse of a minor is shocking on its own, but the list provided little information about when and where the abuse occurred, how many victims there were, and who knew about it.
Additionally although the lists contain 75 names, an attorney for victims of sexual abuse believes it is incomplete.
“I think it s incumbent on the Diocese of Fall River to practice complete accountability and transparency and list church employees such as custodians, lectors, and deacons in addition to religious priests, seminarians, and diocesan priests [in its credibly accused list],” Mitchell Garabedian said.