With the passage today of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, the government of Prime Minister Sunak has decided to add their own sad chapter in the history of Britain’s callous disregard for the rights of the Irish people. The bill trades equal access to the courts and justice that are the mark of all democratic societies for an unrealistic, forlorn hope that perpetrators of killings and torture will, after decades of literally getting away with murder, will … Read More .... about AOH Statement on Passage of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
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Cū Chulainn, Yeats and 1916
The Dying Cuchulainn Oliver Sheppard was a respected Irish sculptor now remembered mostly for his 1911 work, The Dying Cuchulain. Sheppard, of … [Read More...] about Cū Chulainn, Yeats and 1916
Ancient Order of Hibernians Urges British House of Commons to Oppose Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
In an unprecedented move, the President of America's largest Irish American Organization, the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), has written a … [Read More...] about Ancient Order of Hibernians Urges British House of Commons to Oppose Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
UK’s Legacy Bill Threatens the Good Friday Agreement and ‘Special Relationship’
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris stated today that the U.K. Government plans to continue to pursue the Northern Ireland Troubles … [Read More...] about UK’s Legacy Bill Threatens the Good Friday Agreement and ‘Special Relationship’
AOH letter to Prime Minister Sunak, Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill threatens the US “special relationship” with the UK.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America have been closely following the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill which … [Read More...] about AOH letter to Prime Minister Sunak, Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill threatens the US “special relationship” with the UK.
The Chaplain’s Corner
Respect Life Month – October 2022
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”
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”
Catholic Calendar
Catholic Calendar – March 2023
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
Historical Happenings
The First JFK Medal
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