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'New Normal' for Many in Ireland June 2015 Boston’s hometown VOL. 26 #6 journal of Irish culture. $1.50 Worldwide at All contents copyright © 2015 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. bostonirish.com ‘People are like candles, the flame reflecting God’s presence in all of us.’ Gay marriage vote Rev. Daniel J. Finn means ‘new normal’ for many in Ireland By ShaWn Pogatchnik aSSociated PreSS DUBLIN – The gay couples of Ireland woke up on Sun., May 24, in what felt like a nation reborn, and some of them had dreams of wedding plans dancing in their heads. Many weren’t rising too early, however, after cel- ebrating the history-mak- ing outcome of Ireland’s referendum enshrining gay marriage in the con- Irish Sen. Katherine Zappone, right, and partner Ann stitution. The festivities Louise Gilligan, central figures in the debate over began when the final same-sex marriage in Ireland, celebrate as the first result – 62 percent ap- results in the referendum started to filter through at Dublin Castle, Ireland, on Sat., May 23, 2015. proval – was announced AP Photo by Peter Morrison the previous night, and ran until sunrise in some corners of Dublin, with tens of thousands of revel- Vatican reaction: ers of all sexual identities pouring onto the streets. The unexpectedly ‘Defeat for humanity’ strong willingness of By nicole WinField Irish voters to change aSSociated PreSS their conservative 1937 VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s secretary of state constitution is expected has called the Irish vote to legalize gay marriage a “de- to lead to a wave of gay feat for humanity,” evidence of the soul-searching going weddings in Ireland in on in Catholic circles after the predominantly Roman the fall. The Justice De- Catholic country overwhelmingly rejected traditional partment has confirmed church teaching on marriage. that it plans to publish Cardinal Pietro Parolin said he was saddened by the a marriage bill soon, and landslide decision, in which more than 62 percent of with the support of all Irish voters said “yes,” despite church teaching that political parties, it should marriage is only between a man and woman. be passed by parliament In comments to reporters after the vote, Parolin and signed into law this referred to remarks by the Archbishop of Dublin, month. Diarmuid Martin, that the results showed the church For Ireland’s most needed to do a “reality check” since it clearly wasn’t prominent gay couple, reaching young people with its message. Sen. Katherine Zappone “I don’t think you can speak only about a defeat for and Ann Louise Gilligan, Rev. Daniel J. Finn at his post in St. Mark’s Church. Alan Duffy photo Christian principles, but a defeat for humanity,” he said. this victory is emotion- The Catholic Church in Ireland has lost much of its ally overwhelming. Since moral authority following widespread sex abuse scan- ‘SO ABUNDANTLY BLESSED’ 2003 they have fought for dals and a general secularization of society. legal recognition of their Martin himself called the vote part of a “social revolu- Canadian marriage. They tion” that required the church to look at whether it had Pastor reflects on 35 years took their case all the way “drifted completely away from young people.” to the Supreme Court, Pope Francis hasn’t commented directly on the Irish of tending to all of Dorchester (Continued on page 9) results. By Peter F. StevenS that time is his tireless, compassionate, rePorter StaFF and firm commitment to communities He’s living his dream In multiple ways, Father Dan Finn that have grown increasingly diverse embodies the parish priest who renders since his ministry’s early years when the It wasn’t all that long ago that Michael Ryan, left, was his spirit to the entire community, not faces of his parishioners mainly revealed sitting in Boston’s Opera House enjoying a performance merely to his own flock. This month, the their Irish heritage. of “Wicked.” The Braintree native returns to the scene County Cork native will embrace the His familiarity with that heritage was later this month, but this time he’ll be standing center next step of his pastoral and personal a home-grown experience, to which he stage, appearing in the national touring company of journey as he takes his leave of St. Mark’s gave expression in an interview with the Disney’s high-energy hit musical, “Newsies,” which parish after 22 years as its pastor, and Boston Irish Reporter in 2005 where he will be playing from June 23 to July 5. 35 years overall of serving the people of related that he was the oldest boy in a It has all happened very fast for Ryan and he’s en- Dorchester. family of seven (two older sisters, four joying every moment of the experience. He attended Much has changed in the city’s largest younger brothers) and was raised in the school in Braintree, participated in two summer theater neighborhood, and in all of Boston, since rural farming community of Kanturk, programs on the South Shore and studied musical Dan Finn arrived here more than three Co. Cork, before coming to Boston in his theater at Pace University. Following graduation, he decades ago. But what has not changed in late teens with his parents and siblings. performed on a cruise ship for seven months. When (Continued on page 16) that ended, he returned to New York. Story, Page 10 Our experienced residential team is hard at work making sure you get the very best rate on the loan that’s just right for you. If you are looking to purchase or refinance your home, trust EBSB to put you in the mortgage program that fits you best. From ARM’s to Fixed rates including MassHousing programs, let us do the hard work so you can enjoy your home. WE KNOW Call one of our Mortgage Specialists today at 978.977.7100 or visit ebsb.com. MORTGAGES NMLS # 457291 Member FDIC. Member DIF. Page 2 June 2015 BOSTON IRISH RePORTeR bostonirish.com Irish education minister hails ‘vision, dedication’ of Boston’s Irish Ireland’s Minister for tween our two countries Education and Skills, Jan and I was delighted to O’Sullivan, TD, recently announce that more than expressed her deep appre- 500 scholarships to as- ciation for the work of the sist American students Boston Irish community study in Ireland will be in sustaining and enhanc- available over the com- ing the deep and valued ing year. This is a very links between Ireland and valuable initiative in America. educational and cultural Ireland’s Minister for education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan TD is pictured with guests at a May 25 O’Sullivan was speak- terms and one I am pas- roundtable breakfast hosted by the Irish American Partnership. The minister met with leaders during ing at the conclusion of a sionate about. her week-long visit to Boston at the end of May. Photo courtesy IAP week long visit to Boston “I also had the privilege where she met many Irish while in Boston to meet is a message that I will “I have long believed months will be of immense America. We have much business and community with a wide range of Irish- delivering to my Cabinet that cultural and artistic cultural and historic sig- in common, a shared organizations. American groups. A com- colleagues following this links are one of the most nificant in Ireland and history, shared families, “This is my first official mon theme through all our trip.’ powerful ways to celebrate among the Irish beyond shared joy and shared visit to Boston,” she said, discussions was the im- O’Sullivan met in late and enhance relationships our shores as we com- tears but perhaps most “and I was truly impressed portance of enhancing our May with several groups, between communities and memorate the centenary importantly we have a by the vision and dedica- close relationship through among them the Irish countries, “ she said. “The of 1916 Rising and the shared passion to make tion of the Boston Irish economic, cultural, and American Partnership, enthusiasm for Irish cul- Battle of the Somme. a better future for our community and its de- sporting initiatives. There the Boston Irish Busi- ture was evident in all my “I knew before my vis- children on both sides of termination to continue is a very tangible deter- ness Association, the engagements in Boston. it began that Boston the Atlantic ocean. That to enhance the relation- mination within the Irish Irish Network Boston, “As Minister for Educa- was a city built by Irish we can do, and we will do ship between Ireland and community in Boston the Irish Cultural Centre, tion I was very privileged hands. However, on leav- it together, knitting ever America. to ensure that future the American Conference to meet with the Ameri- ing I now know that not tighter the unique ties “The main purpose of generations, in America of Irish Studies, the Irish can Conference of Irish just Irish hands, but Irish that bind us.” my visit was to promote and in Ireland, value the Cultural Centre ,and the Studies and to hear of hearts and Irish minds, The Irish consulate in educational exchanges unique links between our Irish International Im- its innovative plans for are the reason this is one Boston contributed mate- and collaborations be- two countries and that migrant Center. the future. The next 12 of the greatest cities in rial to this report. Notre Dame joins with Kylemore Abbey to build center for their shared missions The University of Notre Dame ming, which will include courses spiritual mission.
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