Buffalo diocese churches grapple with ongoing embezzlements

Two Buffalo diocese churches are facing renewed scrutiny over embezzlements, with a former business manager admitting to stealing over $82,000. The business manager for St. Mary of Swormville and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parishes pleaded guilty to unauthorized purchases and issuing checks to himself. The perpetrator has since repaid the stolen funds, but the incidents raise ongoing questions about church financial security and prevention measures.