On September 13, 1845, the British Publication, "The Gardner's Journal," announced, "We stop the Press with very great regret to announce that the potato murrain [blight] has unequivocally declared itself in Ireland." That date is considered the precursor of An Gorta Mor, the "Great Hunger." Over the next five years, Ireland would lose a quarter of its population, over two million people, to death and starvation. 2020 marks the 175th anniversary of the start of the great hunger. Ironically, observances of this tragic inflection point in … [Read More...] about 175th Anniversary of the Beginning of the Great Hunger
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Commodore Barry Day 2020
Commodore John Barry, 1801 Portrait by Gilbert Stuart Per our National Constitution, September 13th is designated "Commodore Barry Day," a … [Read More...] about Commodore Barry Day 2020
The Big Irish American Campfire
The AOH was proud to be a sponsor of The Big Irish Echo Campfire - A Virtual Forum Across America on Friday August 28th 2020 as Irish America … [Read More...] about The Big Irish American Campfire
AOH Statement on the Passing of Nobel Laureate John Hume
The Late John Hume It is with deep sadness that the Ancient Order of Hibernians learned of the passing of John Hume. The Late Senator … [Read More...] about AOH Statement on the Passing of Nobel Laureate John Hume
The Gavel is Passed
Newly Immediate Past President Judge James McKay III (center left) passes the gavel to newly elect National President Danny O'Connell (center … [Read More...] about The Gavel is Passed
The Chaplain’s Corner
Our Lady of Knock
As I write this on this eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, known affectionately in the English speaking world as Our Lady’s Day in August, and just a week from the Feast of Our Lady … [Read More...] about Our Lady of Knock
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Labor Day Message From the Desk of the President
Brother Hibernians, As we begin our Labor Day around the US, it’s proper for us to reflect upon the Irish American and the AOH influence on labor in the US. The Father of Labor Day, Peter J McGuire, parents were … [Read More...] about Labor Day Message From the Desk of the President
Catholic Calendar
Catholic Calendar – September 2020
The month of September is still part of Ordinary Time, with green being the liturgical vestment color. MAJOR SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS OF AUGUST September 3Gregory the Great, Pope and DoctorMemorialSeptember … [Read More...] about Catholic Calendar – September 2020
Historical Happenings
ROBERT EMMET
The United Irishmen were a group of Catholics and Protestants united for Irish independence who rose in 1798. The English put down the rising with extreme brutality instituting a ‘campaign of frightfulness’, as … [Read More...] about ROBERT EMMET
