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198752 minPGdocumentary

AIDS: A Priest's Testament

198752 minPGdocumentary

Father Bernard Lynch provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals affected by the AIDS epidemic in New York, reflecting on the challenges of his ministry.

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Father Bernard Lynch provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals affected by the AIDS epidemic in New York, reflecting on the challenges of his ministry.

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Conor McAnallydirector

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Father Bernard Lynch conducts his AIDS ministry in New York, where he provides support and care to those affected by the epidemic. This 1987 documentary, produced for Irish television, captures Lynch's candid reflections on the emotional and spiritual challenges he faces in his work. As a priest and psychotherapist, he confronts the pressures that test his limits, revealing the depth of his commitment to his mission and the individuals he serves.

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