West Seneca priest placed on administrative leave

West Seneca, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Buffalo Catholic Diocese has placed a priest on administrative leave after an investigation began over allegations of inappropriate conduct toward women at three West Seneca parishes.

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

Rev. 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. The diocese says in a priest in solidum model, priests share responsibility within a family of parishes.

The diocese says the 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, the diocese asks you to contact Jackie Joy, Victim Assistance Coordinator, at (716)-895-3010.