Buffalo priest steps away from duties amid abuse allegations

BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — A priest, a part of the Buffalo Catholic Diocese, has voluntarily agreed to step away from parishes and ministries while the diocese investigates new allegations against him.

Father Joseph Gatto has been the senior vicar for the Northern Erie Family of Churches, including Infant of Prague and St. Aloysius in Cheektowaga, Christ the King in Snyder, St. Benedict Parish in Eggerstville and Saints Peter & Paul in Williamsville.

Bishop Michael Fisher has implemented a protocol for investigating the clergy sexual abuse allegations against Father Joseph Gatto…

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