Brothers, I want to wish all our Hibernians a happy and joyous New Year. In the last quarter, we accomplished our goal set by President Sean Pender and the National Board of meeting with all the State Presidents assigned to my area. The State President Zoom meeting and training that we had on November 25 was a tremendous success. A grateful thanks to National Chief of Staff Tim McSweeney and National Oversight Committee Chairman Denny Parks for running the training. Another State Presidents training Zoom call will be scheduled in January after I can determine the best date for all … [Read more...] about National Directors Report: Jan/Feb/Mar 2025
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National Directors Report: Jan/Feb/Mar 2025
We are rapidly approaching the “High Holy Days,” which are the days surrounding the St. Patrick’s Day season. As always, St. Patrick’s Day will be the time when we show our pride as descendants of those who trace their lineage back to the Island of Saints and Scholars. While our public participation in events associated with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations can help tremendously with recruitment to our noble Order, the opposite may result if our behavior is less than appropriate. Please remember that we descend from the Island of Saints and Scholars! I have been in contact with Brother James … [Read more...] about National Directors Report: Jan/Feb/Mar 2025
National Directors Report: Jan/Feb/Mar 2025
Brothers, welcome to 2025. I hope you and your families had a very enjoyable Christmas season filled with our Catholic faith and friends. The next big event as of this writing is the Pro-Life March in Washington, D.C., scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2025. I hope to be in attendance that day and hope to see a lot of you at the March. The Preamble of our National Constitution calls us to protect “all life born and unborn.” That is why it is important for those of us who can march on January 24 or any other day to do so. It is just as important for those of us who cannot march to pray for the … [Read more...] about National Directors Report: Jan/Feb/Mar 2025
The Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: A Reflection for the Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Jubilee Year theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ resonates profoundly with the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). As members of this storied organization, we are called to reflect on our shared history, values, and mission in the context of hope—a hope deeply rooted in faith, heritage, and service. The concept of a pilgrimage reflects a journey, both physical and spiritual. For the AOH, this journey is steeped in the traditions of our Irish Catholic ancestors, who endured trials with unwavering faith. Like them, we are tasked with carrying the torch of hope, grounded in the principles of … [Read more...] about The Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: A Reflection for the Ancient Order of Hibernians
A Message From Fr. Colm Mitchell
A chairde, Is mise an tAthair Colm Mitchell. Is Sagart Chicago mé. My name is Father Colm Mitchell I am a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and am honored to serve as the Deputy National Chaplain. I was ordained in 2022 and I currently serve as Associate Pastor at St Alexander Parish in Palos Heights, IL in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. I have been a Hibernian since 2015 when I joined Chicago Division 32 as a seminarian. I also serve as Illinois State Board Chaplain and State Freedom For All Ireland Chair. My Irish roots go back to my grandparents from Cavan and Derry on my … [Read more...] about A Message From Fr. Colm Mitchell