Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Diocese of Buffalo has placed Father F. Patrick Melfi on administrative leave, as they investigate a complaint that claims Father Melfi was having a sexual relationship with a woman.
Father Melfi has been serving Our Lady of the Angels in Cuba, New York and St. Patrick in Belfast and Fillmore, N.Y.
The complaint is now under investigation.
Here is the news release from the Diocese:
The Diocese of Buffalo has received a complaint of an improper sexual relationship involving an adult female and Father F. Patrick Melfi. Bishop Michael W. Fisher has placed Fr. Melfi on administrative leave as an investigation continues. Prior to being placed on leave, Fr. Melfi was temporary administrator for Our Lady of the Angels, Cuba, and St. Patrick in Belfast and Fillmore, NY.
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.
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