New York: Documentary on AIDS activist Fr Bernard Lynch wins major award

Dr Vincent Manning
Apr 21st, 2023

Fr Bernard Lynch

A documentary about the life of Fr Bernard Lynch won Gold at the New York Festivals Radio Awards held April 18th 2023. The Awards celebrate world-class storytellers from around the globe.

Falsely Accused produced by Padraic Flaherty of Clare FM tells the story of Fr Lynch's upbringing in Ireland and how his ministry during the height of the AIDS pandemic in New York City brought him into conflict with State and Church authorities.

It retells how he was targeted by campaigners who objected to Gay people working in Education in the United States and how their efforts resulted in a widely publicised trial on charges of which he was acquitted. Fr Lynch later based himself between London and his native County Clare. He was a founding member in 2003 of UK based charity Catholics for AIDS Prevention and Support and has continued to be an outspoken advocate for the inherent dignity of LGBTQ+ people.

LINKS

The documentary is available at: https://soundcloud.com/clarefm/falsely-accused-clare-fm

CAPS: https://caps-uk.org/

Dr Vincent Manning is Director of CAPS

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