At the young age of 32, Thomas Foley was already an 11-year decorated veteran firefighter of the FDNY and a legend. He was a larger-than-life individual who embraced life to the fullest and seemed to excel at everything he tried, from powerlifting to skydiving. Having learned to ride horses on visits to his grandfather's farm, he even excelled as a competitor on the rodeo circuit. With boyish good looks, Thomas Foley was featured twice by People Magazine and appeared in the FDNY's "2003 Calendar … Read More .... about Courage, Sacrifice, and Loyalty: The Foley Family
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The Parachuting Padre
As an Army chaplain, Fr. Francis L. Sampson saw combat in two wars and earned the nickname of "the Parachuting Padre." His actions during the … [Read More...] about The Parachuting Padre
Margaret Haughery, A Mother to Orphans, Bread Woman of New Orleans
In Margaret Place, a small park in New Orleans' Lower Garden District where Clio and Prytania Streets meet, a Carrara marble statue of a woman … [Read More...] about Margaret Haughery, A Mother to Orphans, Bread Woman of New Orleans
Daniel Daly: The Marine Who Earned Two Medals of Honor—and Deserved a Third
Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly, USMC, recipient of the Medal of Honor twice for engagements in two separate conflicts In the history of the … [Read More...] about Daniel Daly: The Marine Who Earned Two Medals of Honor—and Deserved a Third
King Kelly: The Irish American Who Transformed Baseball
In the early days of baseball, Irish Americans dominated the sport and helped shape it into America’s national pastime. Many young men, hardened … [Read More...] about King Kelly: The Irish American Who Transformed Baseball
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Deputy National Chaplain Update – May 2025
Deputy National Chaplain Fr. Colm Mitchell I imagine by the time this issue of the Digest is sent out, we will be into the Easter season. As … [Read More...] about Deputy National Chaplain Update – May 2025
The Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: A Reflection for the Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Jubilee Year theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ resonates profoundly with the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). As members of this storied organization, we are called to reflect on our shared history, values, and … [Read More...] about The Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: A Reflection for the Ancient Order of Hibernians