BUFFALO, N.Y. — A priest in Allegany County has been placed on administrative leave following a claim that he had an improper sexual relationship with a woman.
The Rev. F. Patrick Melfi will remain on leave during the investigation, the Diocese of Buffalo said in a statement released Saturday afternoon. The complaint was made to the diocese.
Father Melfi had been serving as the temporary administrator at Our Lady of the Angels in Cuba, and at St. Patrick in Belfast and Fillmore.
"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," the diocese said.
Bishop Michael Fisher and the diocese added that if you have information that's specific to clerical sexual abuse, you can contact the diocese victim assistance coordinator, Jackie Joy, at 716-895-3010.
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determination as to the truth or falsity of the complaint. If you have any information specific to clerical
sexual abuse you would like to share, please contact Jackie Joy, our Victim Assistance Coordinator, who
may be reached at 716 895-3010.