Diocese quiet after report on handling of sex misconduct
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Diocese of Buffalo had no immediate response a day after a televised report featured a whistleblower who leaked confidential files having to do with the bishop's handling of clergy sexual misconduct.
A former assistant to Bishop Richard Malone told CBS' "60 Minutes" that she acted out of concern the diocese wasn't responsive enough to victims.
Siobhan (shuh-VAHN') O'Connor first shared the files anonymously with Buffalo's WKBW-TV.
Sunday's airing also featured a priest who said he believes eight or nine active priests should have been removed from ministry.
Before the CBS broadcast, Malone issued a statement saying that those who knew of the diocese's efforts to combat child abuse weren't interviewed.