Donor questions closure of Buffalo Diocese seminary
Christ the King closed February 4, 2020
On February 4, 2020, after years of controversy about alleged inappropriate sexual conduct, Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora closed.
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The decision to shut down meant 24 seminarians had to make alternate plans to continue their studies.
In a press release sent out February 4th, the Buffalo Diocese said, Over the past 10 years, the seminary has experienced an operating deficit, amounting to $500,000 on average annually.
The Diocese posted a video to their YouTube page, announcing the closure to the community. Apostolic administrator of the Buffalo Diocese Bishop Edward Scharfenberger delivers a six minute message.