Anthony Dominic Fahy
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Anthony Dominic Fahy, was an Irish
Dominican
Priest, missionary and head of the Irish community in Argentina
between 1844 to 1871.
, County Galway
, Ireland
.
He was ordained priest on March 19, 1831, in Rome
. Between 1834 to 1836 he lived and worked with his Dominican brothers in the Saint Joseph Convent, in Somerset, Ohio
. In 1836 he returned to Ireland.
In 1843, Fahy was appointed by the Archbishop of Dublin
Daniel Murray
to the Irish chaplaincy of Buenos Aires
in replace of father Patrick O'Gorman.
In a short time Fahy become leader of the Irish community in Argentina and, as himself wrote, he acted as consul
, postmaster
, financial adviser, marriage counselor, matchmaker
, judge
, interpreter and employment agent for the member of his community.
Fahy organized his flock in chaplaincies in Buenos Aires province, and appointed twelve Irish priests to these areas.
In 1847 Fahy organized a fundraising campaign and collected ₤411 for the victims of the Irish famine.
Fahy was a fervent supporter of Juan Manuel de Rosas
’ regime and he approved Rosas’ decision to execute Camila O'Gorman
in 1848.
Anthony Fahy died of a heart attack on February 20, 1871; according other sources he was victim of a cholera
outbreak that killed thousands of people in Buenos Aires in 1871. Fahy was buried in La Recoleta Cemetery
.
After his death Father Fahy was succeeded by father Patrick Joseph Dillon
as Irish Chaplain of Buenos Aires.
) and Capilla del Señor
— bear his name. Instituto Fahy, a Catholic school located in Moreno
, was also named after him; the journalist
and writer
Rodolfo Walsh
was alumni of this school. In the association of ex-alumni of the "Instituto Fahy" is located the practice centre of "Celtic Argentina", an argentinian stepdancing group.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
Dominican
Dominican Order
The Order of Preachers , after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III on 22 December 1216 in France...
Priest, missionary and head of the Irish community in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
between 1844 to 1871.
Life
Anthony Dominic Fahy (or Fahey) was born on 11 January 1805 in LoughreaLoughrea
Loughrea is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains.The town expanded in recent years as it increasingly becomes a commuter town for the city of Galway.- Name :...
, County Galway
County Galway
County Galway is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
He was ordained priest on March 19, 1831, in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
. Between 1834 to 1836 he lived and worked with his Dominican brothers in the Saint Joseph Convent, in Somerset, Ohio
Somerset, Ohio
Somerset is a village in Perry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,549 at the 2000 census.Saint Joseph Church, the oldest Catholic church in Ohio, is located just outside of Somerset on State Route 383.-Geography:...
. In 1836 he returned to Ireland.
In 1843, Fahy was appointed by the Archbishop of Dublin
Archbishop of Dublin (Roman Catholic)
The Archbishop of Dublin is the title of the senior cleric who presides over the Archdiocese of Dublin. The Church of Ireland has a similar role, heading the United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough. In both cases, the Archbishop is also Primate of Ireland...
Daniel Murray
Daniel Murray (archbishop)
Daniel Murray was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin.He was educated at Dr. Betagh's school, and at Salamanca, and ordained priest in 1790. After some years as curate in Dublin he was transferred to Arklow, and was there in 1798 when the rebellion broke out...
to the Irish chaplaincy of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
in replace of father Patrick O'Gorman.
In a short time Fahy become leader of the Irish community in Argentina and, as himself wrote, he acted as consul
Consul (representative)
The political title Consul is used for the official representatives of the government of one state in the territory of another, normally acting to assist and protect the citizens of the consul's own country, and to facilitate trade and friendship between the peoples of the two countries...
, postmaster
Postmaster
A postmaster is the head of an individual post office. Postmistress is not used anymore in the United States, as the "master" component of the word refers to a person of authority and has no gender quality...
, financial adviser, marriage counselor, matchmaker
Matchmaking
Matchmaking is any process of matching two people for the purpose of marriage or a sporting contest.-Practice:In some cultures, the role of the matchmaker was and is quite professionalized...
, judge
Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
, interpreter and employment agent for the member of his community.
Fahy organized his flock in chaplaincies in Buenos Aires province, and appointed twelve Irish priests to these areas.
In 1847 Fahy organized a fundraising campaign and collected ₤411 for the victims of the Irish famine.
Fahy was a fervent supporter of Juan Manuel de Rosas
Juan Manuel de Rosas
Juan Manuel de Rosas , was an argentine militar and politician, who was elected governor of the province of Buenos Aires in 1829 to 1835, and then of the Argentine Confederation from 1835 until 1852...
’ regime and he approved Rosas’ decision to execute Camila O'Gorman
Camila O'Gorman
Camila O'Gorman was a wealthy socialite and figure of scandal in 19th century Argentina. She was executed during the last stages of pregnancy.-Early life:...
in 1848.
Anthony Fahy died of a heart attack on February 20, 1871; according other sources he was victim of a cholera
Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission occurs primarily by drinking or eating water or food that has been contaminated by the diarrhea of an infected person or the feces...
outbreak that killed thousands of people in Buenos Aires in 1871. Fahy was buried in La Recoleta Cemetery
La Recoleta Cemetery
La Recoleta Cemetery is a famous cemetery located in the exclusive Recoleta neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It contains the graves of notable people, including Eva Perón, Raúl Alfonsín, and several presidents of Argentina.- History :...
.
After his death Father Fahy was succeeded by father Patrick Joseph Dillon
Patrick Joseph Dillon
Rev Patrick Joseph Dillon was an Irish Catholic priest, missionary in Argentina, politician and founder of The Southern Cross newspaper.In 1871 he succeeded Father Fahy as Irish Chaplain of Buenos Aires....
as Irish Chaplain of Buenos Aires.
Places named after Joseph Fahy
Two streets —in La Reja, (Moreno PartidoMoreno Partido
Moreno Partido is a partido of the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, within the Gran Buenos Aires urban agglomerate. It has an area of 186 square kilometres, and a population of 462,242...
) and Capilla del Señor
Capilla del Señor
Capilla del Señor , is a small city located to the north of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the capital of Exaltación de la Cruz Partido. It has been designated by the former president Carlos Saúl Menem as the "First National Historical Town" in Argentina.- External links :*...
— bear his name. Instituto Fahy, a Catholic school located in Moreno
Moreno, Buenos Aires
Moreno is a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is the head town of Moreno Partido. It forms part of the Greater Buenos Aires urban conurbation and is located around to the west of the autonomous city of Buenos Aires....
, was also named after him; the journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
Rodolfo Walsh
Rodolfo Walsh
Rodolfo Jorge Walsh was an Argentine writer, considered the founder of investigative journalism. He is most famous for his Open Letter from a Writer to the Military Junta which he wrote the day before his murder, protesting that their economic policies were having an even greater effect on...
was alumni of this school. In the association of ex-alumni of the "Instituto Fahy" is located the practice centre of "Celtic Argentina", an argentinian stepdancing group.
See also
- Dominicans in IrelandDominicans in IrelandThe Dominican Order has been present in Ireland since 1224 when the first foundation was established in Dublin. This was quickly followed by Drogheda , Kilkenny , Waterford , Limerick and Cork...
- Tadhg an tSleibhe Ó FathaighTadhg an tSleibhe Ó FathaighTadhg an tSleibhe Ó Fathaigh, Irish Chief of the Name, fl. 1620.-Ó Fathaigh of Slieve Aughty:Tadhg an tSleibhe was one of the few known chiefs of the Ó Fathaigh clan, located in Uí Maine, in what is now County Galway. Descendants of Fathadh mac Aonghus, they were a minor clan, based in an area...
, Chief of the Name, fl. 1620.