Burke Demands State Probe of Buffalo Diocese Abuse | Buffalo News

Assemblyman Pat Burke is demanding a state police task force to criminally investigate child sexual abuse within the Buffalo Catholic Diocese, citing the recent arrest of Father Jeffrey Nowak on federal child pornography charges. Burke, a Catholic who has previously challenged clergy cover-ups—including calling for Bishop Malone’s resignation—says the Diocese’s past inaction confirms his warnings. Survivors like James Faluszczak applaud Burke’s push for accountability. The Diocese, while cooperating with federal probes and cutting Nowak’s financial support, claims it was unaware of the pornography allegations until the FBI’s announcement and insists it’s following strict protocols to address abuse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3325ad7f46bea25