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TIMELINE
A tumultuous 2002 in the Boston Archdiocese Compiled by Kathleen Hennrikus and James Bennett, Globe Staff
9 Law apologizes for Geoghan, announces zero tolerance policy. 17 Attorney general says church policy should cover past, not just future abuse. 23 Saying Boston should "become a model" for dealing with clergy sexual abuse, Law refuses to resign. 31 Records reveal church has settled claims against at least 70 priests.
21 John Geoghan is sentenced to 9 to 10 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy.
12 Law meets secretly with Pope in Rome. 24 From Rome, American Catholic Church leaders issue new procedures for dealing with allegations of sexual abuse. 25 Law warns that lay people must accept Catholic Church hierarchy.
2 Shanley arrested on child rape charges. 3 Citing "financial peril," the archdiocese backs out of deal for $15m to $30m in settlement money for 86 Geoghan victims. 8 In a sworn deposition, Law says he can’t recall details of his ’84 decision to transfer Geoghan despite molestation charges.
14 At a Dallas conference, bishops vote to bar abusive priests from ministry, but not to automatically defrock them.
22 Archdiocese files a motion to block the release of records on 65 accused priests. 25 Judge denies motion, releases records.
6 State grand jury subpoenas Law as part of an investigation into possible criminal violations in connection with the scandal. 7 Law meets with Pope in Rome to discuss his resignation and to seek permission for the Boston archdiocese’s bankruptcy. 13 Pope accepts Law’s resignation, effectively ending his career with the Catholic Church. In a written statement, Law apologizes and begs forgiveness from "all those who have suffered from [his] shortcomings and mistakes." | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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