Bishop Richard Malone is an American Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Bishop of Buffalo, New York from 2012 until his resignation in 2019. He was born on March 29, 1946, in Buffalo and was ordained a priest in 1974. Malone has held various positions within the church, including serving as the Bishop of Portland, Maine prior to his appointment in Buffalo. During his tenure in Buffalo, Malone faced significant challenges, particularly related to the handling of sexual abuse allegations within the diocese. His leadership was met with criticism, leading to calls for his resignation, which he ultimately submitted in December 2019.