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Andrew Higgins: The Man Who Built the Boats That Won World War II

“The Jaws of Death.” A photo by CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG. A Coast Guard-manned LCVP from the USS Samuel Chase disembarks troops of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division on the morning of June 6, 1944, at Omaha Beach It is an iconic image of WW II, a photo taken on June 6, 1944 showing American soldiers exiting a landing craft coming ashore at Omaha beach. A few months later on October 20th, another photo captured the moment General Douglas MacArthur “returned” to the … Read More .... about Andrew Higgins: The Man Who Built the Boats That Won World War II

Martin Sheridan, the Irish American Olympian Who Captivated the World

March 21, 2023 By Neil Cosgrove

In his obituary, the New York Times describes Martin Sheridan as "one of the greatest athletes the United States has ever known."  While his … [Read More...] about Martin Sheridan, the Irish American Olympian Who Captivated the World

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Bravery Beyond Measure: The Heroic Story of Colonel Patrick O’Rorke

March 20, 2023 By Neil Cosgrove

Patrick Henry O'Rorke was born in County Cavan, Ireland on March 25, 1837. His family emigrated from Ireland when Patrick was but a year old, … [Read More...] about Bravery Beyond Measure: The Heroic Story of Colonel Patrick O’Rorke

Touch of an Angel: The Inspiring Life Story of Annie Sullivan, ‘The Miracle Worker’

March 20, 2023 By Neil Cosgrove

Imagine the loneliness and isolation of a person who is both deaf and blind. Even worse, imagine that isolation beginning when you were only 19 … [Read More...] about Touch of an Angel: The Inspiring Life Story of Annie Sullivan, ‘The Miracle Worker’

Who is St. Patrick?

March 17, 2023 By Mike McCormack

Each year around March 17, the name of St. Patrick appears in every major publication in the civilized world - sometimes with honor and sometimes … [Read More...] about Who is St. Patrick?

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Respect Life Month – October 2022

October 3, 2022 By Father John Keehner

As we enter the month of October, designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as Respect Life Month, with Sunday, October 2 designated Respect Life Sunday, perhaps it might benefit all of us if we … [Read More...] about Respect Life Month – October 2022

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Macte Virtute! – “Increase Excellence”

December 2, 2020 By Danny O'Connell

Its official, National Board transition is finished. Our AOH leadership team completed their second Digest article, several national board meetings, several committee meetings, multiple state president meetings, and … [Read More...] about Macte Virtute! – “Increase Excellence”

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Catholic Calendar – March 2023

March 1, 2023 By Patrick Lally

Catholic Action To All Hibernians: The entire month of March falls within Lent this year. The liturgical color for Lent is violet, except that rose may be worn on the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday (March 19). … [Read More...] about Catholic Calendar – March 2023

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The First JFK Medal

August 8, 2022 By Daniel Taylor

The AOH and LAOH honored legendary Pittsburgh Steeler and inspirational veteran advocate Rocky Bleier with the JFK Memorial Medal at the recent convention in in Pittsburgh. AOH National President Daniel J. … [Read More...] about The First JFK Medal

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“Irish American and the Northern Ireland Conflict” with Robert Collins, Lecturer, University of Limerick

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Green Carnation for Saint Patrick’s Day

March 13, 2023

This past weekend members of the St Charles Missouri AOH collected donations for the St Vincent de … [Read More...] about Green Carnation for Saint Patrick’s Day

AOH Hartford Holds Christmas Toy/Gift Card Drive

December 12, 2022

AOH Hartford Brothers John Gallivan, Jim Mulcahy, Mike Enright, Tom Breen, Rick Doran and Kevin … [Read More...] about AOH Hartford Holds Christmas Toy/Gift Card Drive

Father Flanagan Division in Omaha – Annual Christmas party at the Madonna School

December 11, 2022

On Friday December 9th the Father Flanagan Division in Omaha, Nebraska held the annual Christmas … [Read More...] about Father Flanagan Division in Omaha – Annual Christmas party at the Madonna School

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