Guest Speaker Nikki Bruni is one of the principal organizers of the Pittsburgh 40 Days for Life campaigns that take place during Lent, and again in the fall. During the campaigns, volunteers meet in front of planned parenthood and pray for an end to abortion. There are many stories associated with the experience including couples who decide to keep their babies. Nikki is going to share her experiences and talk about the 40 Days for Life Campaigns. This Virtual event will take place Saturday October 17, 2020, 11:00 AM EDT. CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE ON YOUTUBE … [Read more...] about Pro Life – Virtual Event – Saturday October 17th
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Justice for Bloody Sunday Denied Again Says AOH
The Statue of Justice erected at Dublin Castle during British Imperial Rule. The decision not to prosecute Soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday confirms again that British justice in Ireland is to look to the sword and not the scales of fairness.(Image by Alberto Sanchez from Pixabay) Ancient Order of Hibernians National Freedom for All Ireland Chair Martin Galvin has issued the following statement concerning the decision by the Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service not to prosecute 15 British Soldiers accused of participating in the killings of Bloody Sunday in Derry in … [Read more...] about Justice for Bloody Sunday Denied Again Says AOH
Hartford Division #2 Hold Monthly Food Drives
Brothers Michael Enright, Tom Breen, Dennis Brown, Jim Mulcahy, Kevin Morton and John Gallivan at AOH Division 2’s September Food/School Supply Drive. Hartford AOH Division 2 had a busy end of summer and beginning of fall. The Division continues to have monthly food drives to benefit the Food Pantry at Saint Augustine Church in Hartford and also collected school supplies in August and September. The Division plans to work with Saint Augustine to help others for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The Division has held monthly meetings – both in-person practicing social distancing … [Read more...] about Hartford Division #2 Hold Monthly Food Drives
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 Irish Immigrants. The list of great Irish American labor leaders is a long one and includes many Hibernians. Michael McGovern, the Puddler Poet was one such Hibernian. McGovern who was born in the townland of Castlefield Galway was an IRB man who ended up in Youngstown Ohio. McGovern role in the IRB forced him to leave his home, first fleeing to England and on to the US. His travels … [Read more...] about Labor Day Message From the Desk of the President
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 14Exaltation of the Holy CrossFeastSeptember 16Cornelius, Pope and Martyr; Cyprian, Bishop and MartyrMemorialSeptember 21Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistFeastSeptember 23Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)MemorialSeptember 29Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, ArchangelsFeastSeptember 30Jerome, Priest and DoctorMemorial IRISH SAINTS OF SEPTEMBER September 1 Fiacre (d.c. 670) Fiacre was an … [Read more...] about Catholic Calendar – September 2020
A Letter to Irish America
August 28th, 2020 Dear Irish America, Founded in 1836 with current membership in all 50 states, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is the oldest and largest Irish Catholic Organization in the United States. In fact, the AOH is the largest Irish organization outside of Ireland. How does an American, Catholic, Irish fraternal organization continue to thrive for over 184 years? The answer is simple - we are a multifaceted organization that covers everything relevant to Irish Americans. The giant umbrella of the Hibernians covers all Irish American interests in some way. We are … [Read more...] about A Letter to Irish America
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 Robert Kennedy once said, “Some men see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were and ask why not.” In a land where an oppressive status quo had been carved into the marble of Stormont, where it was accepted that one person could have three votes while another had none, where one’s baptism defined one’s opportunities for life, John Hume dared to ask why must the generations of today be chained to the injustices of the … [Read more...] about AOH Statement on the Passing of Nobel Laureate John Hume
Catholic Calendar – August 2020
The month of August falls entirely within the cycle of Ordinary Time. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, is a holy day of obligation. MAJOR SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS OF AUGUST August 1Alphonsus LigouriMemorialAugust 4John VianneyMemorialAugust 6Transfiguration of the LordFeastAugust 8DominicMemorialAugust 11ClareMemorialAugust 13Our Lady of KnockAugust 14Maximilian KolbeMemorialAugust 15Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MarySolemnityAugust 20BernardMemorialAugust 21Pius XMemorialAugust 24Bartholomew, ApostleFeastAugust 27MonicaMemorialAugust 28AugustineMemorial IRISH … [Read more...] about Catholic Calendar – August 2020
Catholic Calendar – July 2020
The month of July is comprised of Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar, the vestments being green. The calendar includes two saints of the Americas, Junipero Serra and Kateri Tekakwitha. MAJOR SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS OF JULY July 1Junipero SerraJuly 3Thomas, ApostleFeastJuly 6Maria Goretti, Virgin and MartyrJuly 11Benedict, AbbotMemorialJuly 14Kateri TekakwithaMemorialJuly 15Bonaventure, Bishop and DoctorMemorialJuly 16Our Lady of Mount CarmelJuly 22Mary MagdaleneFeastJuly 25James, ApostleFeastJuly 26Joachim and Ann, Parents of MaryMemorialJuly 29MarthaMemorialJuly 31Ignatius of … [Read more...] about Catholic Calendar – July 2020
Honoring a Hibernian Chaplain with a Drive-By Car Parade!
from Bill Sullivan AOH National Director ... A celebration to honor the Rt. Rev. John Delaney V.F, on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood in late May had been in the planning stages for months by his friends, the parishioners of Sacred Hearts Parish in Bradford, MA and the parishioners of Saint Patrick Parish in Groveland, MA. Father Delaney also serves as Chaplain to Division 8 AOH and LAOH in Lawrence, Massachusetts, as well as, to a host of other organizations in the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts. However, his year with the Covid 19 … [Read more...] about Honoring a Hibernian Chaplain with a Drive-By Car Parade!
Hibernians Congratulate Ireland on Election to U.N. Security Council
The Ancient Order of Hibernians wishes to congratulate the Republic of Ireland on its election to the UN Security Council. In a letter to Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall, AOH National President James McKay writes: As Ireland's exiled children in America, we take special pride in being able to congratulate the Republic of Ireland in securing a position on the UN Security Council. For a nation that has yet to achieve its 100th birthday, for Ireland to now join the Security Council for the fourth time is truly an extraordinary accomplishment. It is a fitting … [Read more...] about Hibernians Congratulate Ireland on Election to U.N. Security Council
Corpus Christi in Iowa
from National Director John Wilson … June 14, 2020 was the feast of Corpus Christi; members of Dubuque AOH Div. 1 were called upon to carry the canopy under where Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament was carried. It was a joyous day for the members and their families to be able to celebrate Corpus Christi in Dyersville. This was another great opportunity for the AOH to be visible in the community and stay true to their history and roots. The procession was held after the 10:30 am Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Dyersville and conclude with Benediction at the Basilica The Mass and … [Read more...] about Corpus Christi in Iowa
AOH Comments on Malachy McAllister Deportation
On the day Malachy McAllister surrendered for deportation, AOH National Board Members: Treasurer Sean Pender, Immigration Chairman Dan Dennehy, and Freedom For All Ireland Chairman Martin Galvin accompanied him to stand beside and support him on this very bleak day. Here are their video comments made about the deportation of our friend Malachy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkfX-IQkU8U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hanGdCMZBoE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkcv-H9MdZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AG2YRgIxZo … [Read more...] about AOH Comments on Malachy McAllister Deportation
Hartford Division #2 Holds Food Drive
from Div. President Mike Enright ... The membership of Hartford Division #2 held its second Food Drive during this time of pandemic on Sunday, June 14 with the collection taking place at Christ the King Parish in Wethersfield to benefit the food pantry at St. Augustine Parish in Hartford. The drive was a success with over 50 bags and boxes of food delivered to St. Augustine's. Members of the Irish-American Home Society in Glastonbury, Conn., helped a great deal in the success of the event. The Division has been meeting virtually and has added guest speakers to its meetings as John … [Read more...] about Hartford Division #2 Holds Food Drive
Notre Dame Division # 1 Members Place Flags on Veteran Graves
from National Director Ed Halligan ... Because of Covid19, local commissioners decided to not distribute American Flags to mark Veterans graves for Memorial Day. The VFW Post 1074 in Conshohocken, PA put out a plea to the public asking for donations to purchase American Flags. The response was tremendous and over 4,000 flags were purchased. AOH members Past President Mark Ryan, Tom Boyle, Ed Mongan, Hugh Quinn, Bill Scanlan, Jack Rodenbaugh and Pete Hand from Notre Dame Division #1 Montgomery County, PA assisted the VFW members with placing the Flags on 3,000 Veterans graves and preparing … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Division # 1 Members Place Flags on Veteran Graves
Statement Of Senate Minority Leader Schumer On The Deportation Of Malachy Mcallister
Malachy McAllister and Leader Schumer “President Trump’s deportation of Malachy McAllister is profoundly unjust and serves no rational public purpose or positive benefit. Mr. McAllister has been a valued member of the Irish American community ever since seeking asylum in the United States following an assassination attempt on him and his family during the Troubles. He is a father and grandfather to U.S. citizen children, a strong supporter of the Irish peace process and a productive businessperson. Mr. McAllister has unfairly faced deportation for years and the looming threat has been … [Read more...] about Statement Of Senate Minority Leader Schumer On The Deportation Of Malachy Mcallister
Rep. Eliot Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Statement on McAllister Deportation
Congressman Eliot Engel Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement on Malachy McAllister being taken into custody for removal from the United States: “I am outraged that the Trump Administration is kicking Malachy McAllister out of the United States. He first fled Belfast in 1998 during the Troubles and came to this country fleeing attempts on his life and the lives of his family." “Now, despite strong bipartisan and bicameral advocacy from Congress about his model contributions to American society, Mr. … [Read more...] about Rep. Eliot Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Statement on McAllister Deportation
Congressman Pascrell Condemns McAllister Deportation
Congressman Bill Pascrell PATERSON, NJ – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today condemned the Trump’s administration’s deportation of Malachy McAllister, an Irish national and longtime resident of New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District. “For over 20 years, Malachy McAllister has been a valuable part of our North Jersey community. His roots are in New Jersey. America is where he belongs. His deportation at Trump’s hand is a heartless decision and separates a man with medical issues from his family for no good reason that puts him and his family at risk. For years, my office has … [Read more...] about Congressman Pascrell Condemns McAllister Deportation
Representative Peter King Speaks out on McAllister Deportation
Congressman Peter King (Malachy McAllister) has resided in the United States for over 20 years as a valued member of his community. It is regrettable that the Department of Homeland Security has chosen to ignore the life Mr. McAllister has built for himself and his family in the United States, along with his tireless advocacy for the Irish Peace Process. Instead, they only focus on an association he gave up long ago. … [Read more...] about Representative Peter King Speaks out on McAllister Deportation
Congressman Tom Suozzi on Malachy McAllister Deportation
Congressman Tom Suozzi "Mr. McAllister fled Northern Ireland during the Troubles and sought political asylum in the United States based on past persecution and fears that his life would be in danger if he returned home. In the nearly 40 years since Mr. McAllister fled, he has laid deep roots and become a valued and upstanding member of the community." “Mr. McAllister has built a life here, starting a family, and contributing to the fabric of our communities in the United States. He has been a vocal proponent of the Irish peace process. He helped urge the Irish-American community to … [Read more...] about Congressman Tom Suozzi on Malachy McAllister Deportation