Former US Ambassador/Vatican Ray Flynn and retired US Ambassador/Russia John Sullivan, both South Boston natives, made connections on St Patrick's day. The two envoys are pictured with Flynn's wife Kathy Flynn and Fr. Robert Casey at St Bridget Rectory on St. Patrick’s Day.

More than 450 supporters and friends of the Irish American Partnership enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Friday, March 17th. "This St. Patrick’s Day we support the people of Northern Ireland who next month commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement," IAP director Mary Sugrue said. "From all of this year's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, the Irish American Partnership is providing grants to 25 schools across Northern Ireland." See more photos at tinyurl.com/27ne9f3e