2002: Boston archbishop Cardinal Bernard Law resigns, apologizes, and begs forgiveness

Boston archbishop Cardinal Bernard Law resigns, apologizes, and begs forgiveness for his mishandling of priests implicated in the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal.

To:

General public

From:

Boston archbishop Cardinal Bernard

Year of Apology:

2002

Footnote:

“Quotation of the Day.” New York Times. December 14, 2001.