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Bill Flynn

A Man of Faith

By Cardinal Seán Brady, Contributor
Heritage Series 2008

January 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, pays tribute to a man of faith who made a difference in the lives of others ℘℘℘ Few Irish-American Catholics have done more good works in one lifetime than Bill Flynn and have received more gestures of respect and recognition. It has been a privilege and pleasure to know him and to pay him a well-deserved … [Read more...] about A Man of Faith

A Man of Ideals

By Dr. Robert Ivany, Contributor
Heritage Series 2008

January 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Dr. Robert Ivany, President of the University of St. Thomas, Houston, writes about Bill Flynn’s dedication to serving others. The university has initiated a campaign to name and strengthen its existing Center for Irish Studies as the William Flynn Center for Irish Studies. ℘℘℘ For the past several years, I have had the good fortune to observe a great, selfless leader in action. … [Read more...] about A Man of Ideals

The Courage to Try

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
Heritage Series 2008

January 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Whenever I think of Bill Flynn, I think of the quote that is attributed to John F. Kennedy: “One person can make a difference and each person should try.” Bill Flynn did make a difference, and how he tried. He was fearless in his attention to Northern Ireland and his belief that with Irish American help the “Troubles” could be brought to an end. Looking back now I’m just as … [Read more...] about The Courage to Try

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