Robert W. Wood: Substantiated Allegations of Abuse of a Minor

Robert W. Wood

 

 

  • 1974: Ordained
  • 1975-1976: Holy Trinity, Dunkirk, NY
  • 1977-1982: St. Thomas Aquinas, Buffalo, NY
  • 1983-1988: St. Francis of Assisi, Tonawanda, NY
  • 1989-2001: Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Elma, NY
  • 2002: Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Elma, NY; St. Joseph Church, Varysburg, NY
  • 2003: St. Joseph Church, Varysburg, NY
  • 2004-2007: Retired (c/o 795 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203)
  • 2008-2016: Retired (127 W. Winspear, Buffalo, NY 14214)
  • 2017-2018: Unknown
  • Notes: In 2003, Fr. Robert W. Wood was removed from ministry. Fr. Wood stated that he was removed in connection with an alleged incident that occurred sixteen years ago. On March 20, 2018, the Diocese of Buffalo included Fr. Wood on its list of priests who have been accused of child sexual abuse. The diocese did not disclose any information regarding the allegations, Fr. Wood’s prior assignments, or his current location. As of 2016, Fr. Wood was believed to be a retired priest residing in Buffalo, New York.