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This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

On February 28, 2020, a plan for reorganization of the business was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Western District of New York, under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy Act, case # 1-20-10322. This permits the business to continue to operate with court supervision until further notice. Those with monetary claims against the business are advised to obtain a Proof of Claim form by writing to Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo NY 14202 for resubmission to that source. The case number should be entered on the form.Attorney General James Takes Action Against Catholic Diocese of Buffalo for Failing to Protect Minors from Sexual Abuse by ClergyThe following describes a pending government action that has been formally brought by a government agency but has not yet been resolved. We are providing a summary of the government’s allegations, which have not yet been proven.November 23, 2020,BUFFALO – New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and former senior leaders, Bishop Emeritus Richard J. Malone and former Auxiliary Bishop Edward M. Grosz, for failing to follow mandated policies and procedures that would help to prevent the rampant sexual abuse of minors by priests within the Catholic Church.Attorney General James’ civil complaint alleges that, contrary to the diocese’s governing policies and the diocese’s public statements concerning its stance on sexual abuse by priests, more than two dozen of the identified priests were not referred to the Vatican for potential removal from the priesthood — an action that only the Vatican is authorized to approve. Instead, diocese leadership granted the priests protection from public disclosure, resulting in the misuse or waste of charitable assets by supporting priests whom the diocese considered to have committed sexual abuse, and a failure to provide victims with public vindication of their claims. For more details, go to theNew York State Attorney General's press release.