Bishop Richard Malone

You can't help speculate that the sudden announcement is likely related to the intense pressure and focus the Diocese and the bishop have come under in the ongoing sex abuse scandal within the Catholic Church.

The Bishop pledged to establish a task force to investigate the Diocese's procedures for handling claims of inappropriate conduct and to recommend methods for honoring ALL victims

Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to assist victims of past sexual abuse by priests.

With the growing number of victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone released a video to apologize