The main purposes of our degree program are: “Waken a pride in the ancient race of our forefathers and develop an interest in the history and destiny of that race”.
The Rituals and Degrees of the AOH are an important component of who and what we are as an organization. While it is essential for us to urge our members to take the Major Degree, it is also incumbent on us to assure that the Degree Teams themselves are available to perform this service wherever required. During the first week of September I mailed a Degree Team Profile form to be completed by each of our teams. My purpose was to ascertain which teams are currently active, as well as to update contact information for all teams.
The teams are being listed below in the hope that counties, states, and regions will now start to plan for Major Degrees in their respective jurisdictions.
Whenever the Major Degree is performed, in addition to the qualified candidates for the degree, we also welcome and encourage Officers, Sponsors, and all Major Degree Members to observe the candidates learn the Lessons and take the Test of Our Order, in accordance to our laws. Candidates and observers alike should be informed, that proper dress code is in order (no sneakers, shorts, tee shirts, etc.), so that the ceremony is conducted in the dignified manner that it deserves.
Major Degree Schedule …
Major Degree Teams …
Saint Columbkill Knights Major Degree Team (MDT)
Contact: John O’Keefe Jjok59@comcast.net
10 Brantwood Court
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
908-705-1606
Brian Boru MDT
Contact: J.J. Kelly IrishKnight1@verizon.net
9102 Paloma Lane
Springfield, VA 22153
703-475-9415
Cu Chulainn Celtic Warriors MDT
Contact: Jack King jkcuchulainn@yahoo.com
636 Rockaway Street
Staten Island, NY 10307
718-948-2555
Isle of Erin MDT
Contact: Jack Schneider Jack1515@aol.com
118 Magdalena Lane
Lansdale, PA 19446-1664
215-361-3327
Tara Court MDT
Contact: Jeff Nisler jeff.aoh@nisler.com
33 Corlett Place
Huntington Station, NY 11746
631-385-2425
Sons of Milesius MDT
Contact: John O’Connor ollamh1@hotmail.com
573 Olentangy Woods Dr.
Columbus, Ohio 43235-3495
614-253-0470
Schenectady MDT
Contact: Owen Cole omcole54@gmail.com
738 Swaggertown Road
Scotia, NY 12302
Home: 518-399-1269
The Red Branch Knights MDT
Contact: Francis McLoughlin armorysuper@aol.com
646-525-5272
Innisfail Major Degree Team – Florida, Hernando Co., Div. 1
Contact: Jim Cahill, Team Secretary jaycahill@aol.com
730 Sea Holly Drive
Brooksville, FL 34604-1402
Mobile: 484-686-8044
Home: 352-593-4325
Round Tower MDT – Status: currently re-organizing
Contact: Jerry Callaghan
44B Jennifer Place
Staten Island, NY 10514
917-582-7171
Carraig Phadraig MDT – Status: currently re-organizing
Contact: James Lawracy jlawracy51@gmail.com
144 Village Farm Rd
Columbia, SC
803-422-6297
In addition, the National Board would suggest that any counties or states that might presently be considering
starting their own teams contact Jack Schneider Jack1515@aol.com, the Chairman for Rituals and Degrees.
Jack will be happy to provide assistance and direction on forming a new team.
Major Degree Team Form
- Major Degree Candidates Report 7/15/2018 (always use the latest form)
- For use by Degree Team Secretaries only
- May submit by US mail to:
- AOH National Office
PO Box 539
West Caldwell, NJ 07007
- AOH National Office
- May submit by e-mail to:
- joe.ryan.aoh@gmail.com, and CC: to Jack Schneider Jack1515@aol.com