Kate Mullany was a nineteen-year-old Irish immigrant when she became the head of her household. Her father had died in 1864, leaving behind a sickly mother and three sisters, and a brother who depended on her to survive. Like many daughters of Irish immigrants in Troy, New York, she went to work in the one place that offered steady pay to women: the collar laundries. Troy, New York, at the time, was known as Collar City. The detachable linen collar had become an essential fixture of … Read More .... about Kate Mullany: An Irish Immigrant Who Helped Working Women Organize
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Introducing Our Friend, Saint Patrick
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is pleased to share exciting news with our members and friends: the release of Our Friend, Saint Patrick, the … [Read More...] about Introducing Our Friend, Saint Patrick
AOH President’s Day Wreath Laying for Grant and Teddy Roosevelt
In a joint venture with Irish America 250, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to celebrating the Irish role in U.S. history, Hibernians across … [Read More...] about AOH President’s Day Wreath Laying for Grant and Teddy Roosevelt
Beatification Cause Advances for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
The Ancient Order of Hibernians was recently cited in a national Catholic news report as the cause for the beatification of Fulton J. Sheen moves … [Read More...] about Beatification Cause Advances for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
AOH Statement Condemning Racist Depiction of Former President and First Lady Obama
[New Jersey 02/07/2026] – The following statement was released by the Ancient Order of Hibernians condemning the racist depiction of … [Read More...] about AOH Statement Condemning Racist Depiction of Former President and First Lady Obama
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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