Buffalo priest returns to ministry after being on leave for 'inappropriate, nonsexual behaviors'

Buffalo priest returns to ministry after being on leave for 'inappropriate, nonsexual behaviors'

The Rev. Walter Grabowski, who had been on administrative leave since September for “inappropriate, nonsexual behaviors” toward women, has been returned to ministry but in restricted capacity as a retired priest.

Priest Reinstated with Restrictions After Placed on Administrative Leave for 'Inappropriate, nonsexual behaviors'

A Buffalo priest who had been on administrative leave since last fall due to allegations of misconduct has been cleared to return to ministry, but with certain limitations. Rev. Walter Grabowski was placed on leave in September following accusations of “inappropriate, nonsexual behavior” involving adult women. After an investigation conducted by the Diocesan Independent Review Board, Bishop Michael Fisher announced that while the allegations wer…

Priest on administrative leave returns to ministry

Father Walter Grabowski, who had been on administrative leave since last September, has been returned to ministry. Bishop Michael W. Fisher confirmed the investigative findings of the Diocesan Independent Review Board which held that Father Grabowski engaged in inappropriate non-sexual behavior toward women. Upon participation in a directed program, he has been returned to ministry and may serve throughout the diocese with the sole restriction o…