This St. Patrick’s Day, the Wake County, NC Division #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians gathered at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Raleigh, NC, for a profound celebration rooted in our Irish heritage and Catholic faith. The Mass, led by Division Chaplain Father Duggan, was a moving tribute to our enduring traditions.
LAOH member Debra Foley, from County Kerry, Ireland, set a reverent tone, guiding us in prayers in the Irish language before the Mass. All were encouraged to join in as the Lords Prayer was said in Irish during the mass. This connection to our shared heritage added a profound depth to the prayers, enriching our celebration. We look forward to adding more Irish language into future masses.
As the Mass concluded, AOH member Chris Cooke of the An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipes and Drums filled the air with the sounds of “St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning.” His bagpipe performance was a fitting finale to our spiritual gathering, leaving us inspired as we exited to the stirring sounds of the pipes.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, the players from the Raleigh GAA, and our friends at Le Chéile, as well as everyone in the community who joined us. Your presence made this celebration of our heritage and faith truly special.
We cherish these moments of unity and tradition and look forward to sharing many more with you. Thank you for being part of this memorable St. Patrick’s Day.