Dear Mr. Norton and the National AOH Scholarship Committee, Thanks you so much for selecting me as the recipient of your Study Abroad Scholarship. I am so excited to return to Ireland after 10 years! When deciding which country to study in, Ireland offered me both great education at UCD and the ability to deepen the connection to my faith and heritage. This scholarship helps to make this all possible. I really appreciate it! Sincerely, Cara McCarthy … [Read more...] about A Note From Our AOH Study Abroad Scholarship Winner…
TD Peadar Tóibín Holds Irish Government Accountable Over 8th Amendment Repeal
from John Patrick Walsh, Pro-Life Chairman When the Irish Government first proposed repealing the 8th amendment two years ago, there were many promises made that abortions would limited in scope and treated as an option of last resort. Since those early attempts at pacification, the ugly truth of abortion’s slippery slope has been revealed. Many have buried their heads in the sand or outright changed their earlier statements when confronted with the government’s roll out of abortion policy. Luckily, pro-life advocates on both sides of the Atlantic can thank TD Peadar Tóibín (Meath West) … [Read more...] about TD Peadar Tóibín Holds Irish Government Accountable Over 8th Amendment Repeal
AOH John Barry Div. Annapolis Resists as MD tries to Legalize Assisted Suicide
from John Patrick Walsh, National Liaison MD/DC/VA Brothers and Sisters, I'm glad to be afforded the opportunity to highlight to great work of one of Maryland's finest divisions. This past March, the John Barry Division of Annapolis was instrumental in organizing AOH resistance when MD recently tried to legalize assisted suicide. Every indication pointed to this being the year that the MD legislature would pass such a bill. But through emails, letters, calls, and marches these brothers were part of the SUCCESSFUL campaign to defeat assisted suicide for another year. My sincere thanks to … [Read more...] about AOH John Barry Div. Annapolis Resists as MD tries to Legalize Assisted Suicide
Father Patrick McCabe Dedication Waseca, MN
from National Director John Wilson Saturday May 18, 2019, members of the two AOH Divisions in Minnesota -the Shamrock Division from LeSueur and the Archbishop John Ireland Division in St. Paul, came to St. Mary's Cemetery in Waseca, Minnesota to commemorated the unveiling of a memorial stone for Father Patrick McCabe. Thanks to George Thomas McLaughlin, AOH Member from Providence, Rhode Island and also the director of the Fenian Memorial Committee of America. Father Patrick McCabe played a heroic role in the escape of Fenians, including six on the whaling ship Catalpa in 1876 from the … [Read more...] about Father Patrick McCabe Dedication Waseca, MN
Irish Brigade Div. #1, Medina Co. OH, at the Hinckley Memorial Day Parade
from National Directory Dennis Parks A few of the members of The Irish Brigade #1 in Medina County, OH, marched in the Hinckley Memorial Day Parade, as they do every year. The parade ends at the Veterans Memorial where the Boy Scouts lay a wreath, followed by a prayer said by the AOH chaplain, Deacon Bruce Dobbins, himself a veteran. … [Read more...] about Irish Brigade Div. #1, Medina Co. OH, at the Hinckley Memorial Day Parade
AOH Div 2- Montgomery Co, PA Joins American Legion in Memorial Day Parade
from National Director Edward Halligan American Legion and the Ancient Order of Hibernians The American Legion Post 100 out of Wyndmoor, Pa have been sponsoring the Memorial Day Parade for decades. This year being the 100th anniversary of their Charter, the Post invited the AOH to be part of their parade Division #2 from Montgomery County, Division #80 from Philadelphia County along with the Glenside Gaelic Club and Division #46 from Philadelphia County responded with their Pipe Band. We marched together with the Pipers leading and the young athletes and their coaches behind us. It was a … [Read more...] about AOH Div 2- Montgomery Co, PA Joins American Legion in Memorial Day Parade
Notre Dame vs. Navy Classic August 2020 – 5 Day Tour in Dublin
A special offer for the AOH and their guests Aug 27, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020 Double / Twin room - $1,545.00 per person - based on 2 people sharing Triple Room - $1,470.00 per person - based on 3 people sharing Single Supplement - $595.00 The AOH National Board working with Journey through Ireland, a long-time reputable US based Irish tour operator has secured a very special tour of Dublin next August. The five-day, four-night tour of Dublin will include tickets to the 2020 Notre Dame – Navy football game in Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland on August 29, 2020. Specific ticket location are not … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Navy Classic August 2020 – 5 Day Tour in Dublin
Organizer’s Update …
From Tim McSweeny, National Organizer ... Our order continues to grow. Through collective efforts of Brothers committed expanding Hibernianism, We are assured that Our Order has a bright future ahead. Organizeing efforts are on going in the following areas: Janesville Wisconsin Dallas Fort Worth Texas ( to be sworn in August) Spokane Washington Seattle/Tacoma Washington Casper Wyoming Warwick NY Pocatello Idaho If you know of any potential members in these areas, please contact me at: newjack12007@yahoo.com Resource page The Organizer resource page … [Read more...] about Organizer’s Update …
Irish Road Bowling Organized by AOH
From Liam McNabb, National Director ... Irish culture is alive and well in the “North Country” of New York State as the Monsignor James Ruddy AOH Division in Jefferson County promotes Irish Road Bowling. Irish Road Bowling originated in Ireland and is now a regular Hibernian activity that has attracted young and old Watertown area residents to participate and learn more about Irish culture and the AOH. Sean Hennessy, Division President, reports this activity has grown to include business sponsors and has raised funds for local charities. … [Read more...] about Irish Road Bowling Organized by AOH
Project St. Patrick Update…
From Vic Vogel, Project St. Patrick Chairman ... I would like to thank all of the Divisions, Counties and States that have participated in the Project St. Patrick Easter Appeal. Your generosity makes this program the success that enables the Ancient Order of Hibernians to present Seminarians with the financial support they deserve. If your jurisdiction has not responded yet, there is still time to help. Please return the "Support Vocations" Donation Form and the Diocese Information Form soon. All proceeds will be used to provide grants for our Seminarians. In the Fall, Grant … [Read more...] about Project St. Patrick Update…
Make Adoption An Option
From John Patrick Walsh, Pro-Life Chairman ... While home for Easter, my mother relayed a heartbreaking local news story to me. To make a long tragedy short, a local teen mother smothered her newborn infant son before obtaining the father’s help in disposing of the body in a nearby housing community dumpster. The young woman had hid the pregnancy from her parents and only came to the attention of local authorities after sharing pictures of the child, and alluding to her actions, through text messages with a friend who alerted police. (To date the body has not been found and police have … [Read more...] about Make Adoption An Option
Catholic Calendar – June 2019
To All Hibernians: In June we pass out of the Easter season. Sunday, June 23, is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). On Sunday, June 30, we pass into Ordinary time, and the color for vestments is green. MAJOR SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS OF JUNE June 1 Justin Martyr Memorial June 3 Charles Lwanga & Companions Memorial June 5 Boniface, Martyr Memorial June 11 Barnabas, Apostle Memorial June 13 Anthony of Padua Memorial June 21 Aloysius Gonzaga Memorial June 24 Nativity of John the Baptist Solemnity June 27 Cyril of … [Read more...] about Catholic Calendar – June 2019
Rituals and Degrees Update…
From Jack Schneider, National Chairman Rituals and Degrees ... Several National Board and State Board Officers traveled recently to bucolic Carbondale, PA for the Testimonial Dinner of outgoing PA State President, Joe Hosie. Joe has always been an ardent supporter of the Major Degree works of the Order and we sincerely thank him for his service to the Order and for his support. Many County Boards throughout the land are currently holding County Board elections. We congratulate all the newly elected County Board Officers who will wear the Green Ribbon and wish them much luck and … [Read more...] about Rituals and Degrees Update…
Tomas Cardinal O’Fiaich Division 14, Watertown, MA
From Bill Sullivan, National Director And the Tradition Continues…! For over five decades members of the Tomas Cardinal O’Fiaich Division 14 AOH in Watertown, Massachusetts have been marching in Watertown’s Annual Memorial Day Parade to honor those who have gone before them. Over the years Division 14 members have been joined in the line of march by their brother and sister Hibernians from across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Division 1 of Holyoke, which is in the western part of Massachusetts, every year enters a float in this parade and the New Hampshire Pipe and Drums, some … [Read more...] about Tomas Cardinal O’Fiaich Division 14, Watertown, MA
Cardinal Dolan to celebrate Mass in honor of all veterans.
from Veteran's Affairs Committee ... On Sunday, May 26, 2019, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan will celebrate the 10:15 AM High Mass in honor of all veterans, especially those who died in service. It is requested that any Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) members, especially veterans, who want to attend, assemble by the main entrance to St. Patrick's Cathedral (5th Ave. between East 50 and 51 Streets), by 9:50 AM. There will be a procession, led by an Honor Guard/Color Guard, into the cathedral consisting of US Navy personnel in NYC participating in … [Read more...] about Cardinal Dolan to celebrate Mass in honor of all veterans.
Easter Monday at Div #1 Commodore John Barry Division
from Ed Halligan, National Director ... The Commodore John Barry Division #1 in Gloucester County, New Jersey for the last 29 years have commemorated the Easter Monday Rising of 2016 when Irishmen and Irish women took to the streets of Dublin to take control of their beloved homeland from the British. The day starts at the AOH Hall with a welcome, invocation, the raising of the Irish Flag, anthems, reading of the proclamation, Mass and a luncheon. Afterwards the women of the community don their homemade Easter bonnets and parade to the bars and clubs in National Park, NJ. It is a community … [Read more...] about Easter Monday at Div #1 Commodore John Barry Division
Charities & Missions Update:
from Joseph Norton, Charities & Missions Chairman This blast on charities and missions will attempt to answer some of the common questions received about our Order’s charitable efforts. First, what is the difference between a charity and a mission? It is probably easiest to view a mission as something that involves purposeful action and a charity as benefiting from our time, talent, and treasure. It may be your mission to support a charity or cause, and all missions are not charitable. Why do we track our charitable and mission works? It is a critical piece of information that supports … [Read more...] about Charities & Missions Update:
Southwest Report:
from Mike Joyce, Southwest Liaison ... Divisions are active in the Southwest as the "Green Season" provided for some opportunities to showcase the AOH. In Austin, TX the Monsignor Richard McCabe Division held it's 4th annual Stew Cookoff at B.D. Riley's Pub. Over $900 was raised with funds benefiting the St. Gabriel Project. Texas has seen phenomenal growth as a colony has formed in Dallas, TX and expects to charter a new division in August of this year. Speaking of new divisions, congratulations are in order to the men of Phoenix, AZ on the new division founded there on April 23rd, 2019. A … [Read more...] about Southwest Report:
AOH Hunger Project Editorial from 2003
from Paul Gowdy, National Hunger Chairman In the early months of 2003, the National Ancient Order of Hibernians under the guidance of then President Ned McGinley, and in conjunction of the LAOH made the following announcement – The Charities Ancient Order of Hibernians as well as the Ladies AOH Charities, some which are long standing and several of which will be new this year, help to define our purpose and goals of our Fraternal Order for the foreseeable future. Each body of our Order can participate, to any degree they wish, in those charitable quests which fulfill the motto of our … [Read more...] about AOH Hunger Project Editorial from 2003
Political Education Committee Report
from Neil Cosgrove, PEC Chairman ... Brothers: All signs point to things heating up on the Political Education front, Brexit still poses a threat to Ireland, both north and south. Let us remember that the people of Northern Ireland rejected Brexit by 56% and the citizens of the Republic of Ireland had no vote in the referendum at all, yet Ireland will disproportionately bear the brunt of Britain’s decision to leave the EU. This threat includes the real possibility of a hard border as a result of a hard Brexit which appears more likely every day. We have seen recent statements by … [Read more...] about Political Education Committee Report