Fr. Cyclone, “God’s Gift to the United States Army” - First Things

Fr. Cyclone, “God’s Gift to the United States Army” - First Things

In the annals of our military chaplaincy, many priests have distinguished themselves with high honor. But few lived and died as memorably as Fr. Lawrence Edward Lynch—a man so like a force of nature, they called him “Fr. Cyclone.”   Lynch was born in Brooklyn, one of twelve children. His mother and father had brought their devout faith with them from Ireland. When he wasn’t serving as an altar boy, Lynch earned a reputation as a tough street kid…