BUFFALO (NY)
Spectrum News
December 7, 2019
By Katherine Chloe
“I believe that our victim survivors, they are our family. They’re a part of us. And while we don’t want to burden them with yet one more burden, they have a tremendous invitation shall I say, to feel a part of the healing mission,” explains Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Buffalo Diocese Apostolic Administrator.
Many Catholics expressed relief after Bishop Richard Malone resigned. This after months of Malone being accused of covering up for priests and mishandling the sex abuse crisis.
“I’m here to see how my family of survivors can start to trust the church again. How do we get to this place?” asks Michael Whalen, survivor and advocate.
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