The case of Fr. Bernard Lynch is due for a hearing in New York on 12th October having been adjourned on several occasions. Fr. Lynch, from Ennis, Co. Clare, is facing alleged sexual abuse charges. He has consistently denied the charges.
Informed sources in the New York gay community say Fr. Lynch is bearing up well to the situation and indeed has returned to work - ministering to PWA's.
There has been a tremendous response from the AIDS and gay community to Fr. Lynch's case. Many groups have been involved in fundraising for the court hearing and an average of fortyfriends and observers have consistently attended the court hearings.