Law: Charges Unknown Before 1993
Cardinal Bernard Law responded to the latest release of documents from the file of the Rev. Paul Shanley, telling parishioners in a letter that he did not learn until 1993 that the priest was accused of molesting boys. Law rescinded Shanley's authorization to be a parish priest in San Bernadino, Calif., after learning of the abuse … [Read more...] about Law: Charges Unknown Before 1993
Records Show Law Ignored Priest’s Past
Cardinal Bernard Law recommended a priest to a military chaplain's post in 1996 even though he knew of allegations of child sexual abuse against him, including a $200,000 settlement to his alleged victim, say court documents released Wednesday. ''I am unaware of anything in his background that would render him unsuitable to work … [Read more...] about Records Show Law Ignored Priest’s Past
Report: Cardinal Law Subpoenaed In Abuse Investigation
Cardinal Law Subpoenaed In Abuse. Cardinal Bernard Law has been in Rome this week discussing with Vatican officials the Boston Archdiocese's problems, amid reports Thursday that a Massachusetts grand jury has subpoenaed the archbishop in connection with a sex abuse scandal. Law has met with two senior Vatican officials, … [Read more...] about Report: Cardinal Law Subpoenaed In Abuse Investigation
