Buffalo bishop open to releasing more files related to clergy abuse Bishop Michael Fisher said he and others are looking at how other dioceses have released additional information on clergy who were removed from ministry. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 6:49 AM EDT May 9, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — The new bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo says he wants to be as transparent as possible when considering the release of new documents related to clergy abuse. During a Saturday Zoom meeting organized by the Movement to Restore Trust, a local group focused on restoring faith in the church, Bishop Michael Fisher had this to say: