Diocese of Buffalo announces priest placed on administrative leave

Father Walter Grabowski has been placed on administrative leave by Bishop Michael W. Fisher, pending an investigation into allegations of adult misconduct with women.

Father Grabowski is temporarily relieved of his pastoral duties as priest in solidum of the family of parishes that include Fourteen Holy Helpers, Queen of Heaven, St. John XXIII, St. Gabriel and St. John Vianney parishes. In the priest in solidum model, priests share responsibility within a family of parishes.

Please note that this administrative leave is for the purpose of investigation and does not imply any determination as to the truth or falsity of the complaint.

If you have any information specific to adult misconduct you would like to share, please contact Jackie Joy, the diocesan victim assistance coordinator, at 716-895-3010.