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
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
McGOVERN-THOMPSON LAUNCH GROUNDBREAKING BOOK ON BRITISH COLLUSION – U.S. TOUR
A groundbreaking new book shows Britain armed, directed, paid and protected loyalist agents to carry out murders in Tyrone and Derry, then denied blame. Professor Mark McGovern, joined by Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice, will begin a seven state American launch of COLLUSION COUNTERINSURGENCY in NORTHERN IRELAND, on June 2nd.They will present shocking new findings in public events and Congressional meetings in a tour organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Relatives for Justice, but now supported by a growing list of Irish-American groups. AT STAKE A central claim used by … [Read more...] about McGOVERN-THOMPSON LAUNCH GROUNDBREAKING BOOK ON BRITISH COLLUSION – U.S. TOUR
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
Honor Thy Fathers and Mothers
from John Patrick Walsh, Pro-Life Chairman ... Brothers and Sisters, The months of May and June present us with an excellent opportunity to give thanks and honor the mothers and fathers in our lives. The Church dedicates the month of May to Mary, with many parishes hosting special events to honor our spiritual mother. Online I have seen a few divisions and boards who took the time to honor their mothers, an action I encourage each division to emulate. But why stop there? Our respect of life acknowledges the role that both men and women play in its creation and care. Therefore, it is … [Read more...] about Honor Thy Fathers and Mothers
Report from Ohio
from Dennis Parks, National Director The Ohio State Board held their Spring State Board meeting on May 11th in Toledo. The main topic of discussion was the upcoming Ohio State Convention to be held in Toledo from August 15-18, 2019. We welcome any and all AOH/LAOH members to join us. Registration and hotel information can be found at www.hibernianstoledo.com. … [Read more...] about Report from Ohio
Irish Immigration Summit at Irish Embassy
E3 Visas for Irish Revisited- House and Ways Committee Chairman US Rep. Richie Neal recently reintroduced H.R.2418 to add Ireland to the E-3 Non-Immigrant Visa. This Bill, which would allocate the remainder of Australia's 10,500 E3 visas for Irish applicants. Based on last years effort, we learned that many Congress members think Ireland has no problems getting visas to the U.S. Hibernians must educate their Congress reps that the Irish for over 50 years have been adversely affected by current rules. This Bill doesn't address issues of the undocumented and those long waiting for immigrant … [Read more...] about Irish Immigration Summit at Irish Embassy
MAY FFAI 2019 BULLETIN
A chairde: FFAI ISSUES UPDATE A- Six month deportation reprieve for Malachy McAllister- Less than 48 hours before his scheduled deportation, Senators and Congressmen supporting Malachy McAllister were told that Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan would grant a six month stay. Belfast born Hibernian and key member of the AOH National FFAI Committee, Malachy McAllister was scheduled to be deported on April 30th, after 23 years, in America. He was ordered deported because he had been jailed as a Republican political prisoner for his alleged role in an attack on the Royal … [Read more...] about MAY FFAI 2019 BULLETIN
Catholic Calendar – May 2019
To All Hibernians: The month of May this year falls within the Easter season, the liturgical color being white. The Ascension of the Lord, a solemnity and holy day of obligation, falls this year on May 30. Many dioceses of the United States, however, have transferred the feast to the Seventh Sunday of Easter, June 2. MAJOR SAINTS AND FEAST DAYS OF MAY May 1 Joseph the Worker May 2 Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor Memorial May 3 Philip and James, Apostles Feast May 14 Matthias, Apostle Feast May 20 Bernardine of Siena May 30 The Ascension of the Lord … [Read more...] about Catholic Calendar – May 2019
Rituals and Degrees Update …
From National Rituals and Degrees Chairman Jack Schneider Major Degrees Teams returned to action after the month of March celebrations to honor our Patron Saint with Major Degree events in Philadelphia, PA and River Edge, NJ in April. Forty-Seven Brothers received their Major Degrees of the Order at the Philadelphia event while another seventeen Brothers accomplished same in the River Edge event and we welcome them into full Brotherhood within our Order. It was a pleasure to be in attendance at both Major Degree ceremonies along with National Director Ed Halligan. Brothers from the … [Read more...] about Rituals and Degrees Update …
Omaha’s Father Flanagan Division Responds To Floods Ravaging Nebraska
From National Director John Wilson ... With the recent flood ravaging Nebraska, many charitable organizations have seen a drop in donations as emergency needs caused by the flood have had to take precedence. In this time of need, the (AOH) Father Flanagan Division of Omaha have recently stepped up to donate more than $5,000 of food to Omaha’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, which had run out of numerous items including soups, vegetables and canned goods according to John Farnan of the Flanagan Division. The donation by the AOH included: • A 6-foot-high pallet of canned … [Read more...] about Omaha’s Father Flanagan Division Responds To Floods Ravaging Nebraska
IRISH ROUND TOWERS
The ancient Round Towers that dot the Irish landscape were erected by Irish Christian monks and can also be found in areas where they served like the two that stand in Scotland and one on the Isle of Man. However, in Ireland where they originated, about 120 are thought to have existed. Today most are in ruins, but 18 to 20 still stand in almost perfect condition. The history and purpose of the Towers are widely debated. Some believe that they were Bell Towers to call the faithful to prayer since they were mostly found near churches and monasteries. Some say they could have served as lookout … [Read more...] about IRISH ROUND TOWERS
Division 8 Lawrence, Massachusetts Kick’s off Membership Drive
After several months of thoughtful and careful planning, Division 8 in Lawrence, MA recently kicked off a recruitment drive for new members focusing on a three prong approach. First, the Organizing Team focused their strategies on one parish in the Greater Lawrence area, Our Lady of Good Counsel. The Rev. Christopher Casey, Pastor of the parish, several weeks prior to the membership drive, inserted a notice in the parish bulletin informing his parishioners that members of the AOH would be at the parish soliciting new members on a particular weekend. The parishioners of the parish reacted … [Read more...] about Division 8 Lawrence, Massachusetts Kick’s off Membership Drive
Hibernians Thank President Trump, Members of the Senate, House and Cardinal Dolan for Six Month Stay of McAllister Deportation, Call for Fixing the System.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians wish to express their appreciation to President Trump for another stay of deportation for Malachy McAllister. This stay would not have been possible without the direct involvement and untiring efforts of Senator Schumer, Senator Graham, Senator Menendez, Rep. Peter King, Rep. Eliot Engel, Rep. Bill Pascrell, Rep. Richie Neal, Rep. Chris Smith, other Senate and House supporters, and his Eminence Cardinal Dolan. At a time when there is little common ground in Washington, that so many prominent figures in their respective parties and the Cardinal of … [Read more...] about Hibernians Thank President Trump, Members of the Senate, House and Cardinal Dolan for Six Month Stay of McAllister Deportation, Call for Fixing the System.