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THE pioneering work of an Ennis gay priest is the main focus of a documentary that will be broadcast in Miltown Malbay Community Hall on Tuesday, September 24 at 8pm. “A Priest’s Testament” shot for Chanel 4 in the summer of 1987 tells the story of Fr Bernárd Lynch and his ministry to people with Aids in New York. The Ennis-born priest and psychotherapist was closely involved with the LGBT community and founded the first pastoral outreach to people with Aids in New York. He was subsequently drafted into the Mayor of New York’s Taskforce on Aids. His ministry and commitment led him into conflict with the Catholic Church authorities as well as bringing him into the most harrowing situation, preparing young people for the untimely deaths. After the film, Mr Lynch will be available for a questions and answers session. In May 2023, Clare County Council hosted a civic reception as An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (FG) led …
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