from National Director Ed Halligan On Sunday February 9, 2020 the Isle of Erin Degree Team conducted a Major Degree at the home of the Michael Dougherty Division #1 in Bucks County. Twenty-six members received their Degree while forty-five Hibernians were in attendance to observe. The Isle of Erin Degree team will be celebrating their twenty fifth anniversary in March of 2020. Due to deaths and retirements the Degree Team needs new members. They currently have members from as far away as Wilkes Barre, PA, Cape May, NJ and Dauphin County, PA. If interested or have questions, please … [Read more...] about Michael Dougherty Division #1 in Bucks County Hosts Major Degree
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The Order Welcomes A New Major Degree Team!
from Jack Schneider, National Ritual & Degrees Chairman ... On June 1, National Vice President, Danny O’Connell, National Rituals and Degrees Chairman, Jack Schneider, Pennsylvania State Rituals and Degrees Chairman, Jim Murphy and four senior Members of the Isle of Erin PA and Tara Court NY Major Degree Teams traveled to Pittsburgh to conduct the Certification Review of the prospective Tri Abhainn Allegheny County PA Major Degree Team. The Tri Abhainn Team asserted itself very well in this Exemplification and 11 Candidates received their Major Degree. On June 17, the National Rituals … [Read more...] about The Order Welcomes A New Major Degree Team!
Rituals And Degrees Update – March, 2020
from Jack Schneider, National Chairman Rituals & Degrees ... La Fheile Padraig! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Major Degree activities have gotten off to a rapid start in 2020. We note the following Major Degrees held to date. Pennsylvania’s Isle of Erin Major Degree Team (MDT), celebrating their 25th Anniversary Year, got things off to a start this year with the first Major Degree at the historic Michael Dougherty Bucks County Division 1 Clubhouse in Bristol, PA on February 9. At this Degree, 27 Brothers were welcomed into the Inner Chamber of Hibernian Brotherhood. The … [Read more...] about Rituals And Degrees Update – March, 2020
Rituals and Degrees December Update
from National Chairman Rituals and Degrees, Jack Schneider ... Nollaig Shona Dhuit! I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the members of our Order’s Major Degree Teams very best wishes for a Merry and Blessed Christmas and to also thank you for your most valuable service in bringing the Lessons of the Order to our membership. I believe it was a very successful year for our Major Degree Teams with twenty-one Major Degrees exemplified nationally this calendar year. Upcoming Major Degrees of the Order for early 2020: Sun., Jan 26; 1:00PM – CDIAA, 375 Ontario Street, … [Read more...] about Rituals and Degrees December Update
Rituals and Degrees Update
from Jack Schnieder, National Chairman Rituals and Degrees... As the season turns into autumn, our National Major Degree Schedule will see a significant increase in activity with several opportunities for prospective candidates to take their Major Degree in the next few months up and down the length of our eastern seaboard. Major Degree Ceremonies are currently planned as noted that I have been informed of to date: Sun. - Sept. 22nd - Iona College, New Rochelle, NY Sat. - Sept. 28th – Irish Cultural Center of Utica, Utica, NY Sun. - Sept 29th – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Patchogue, … [Read more...] about Rituals and Degrees Update
Rituals and Degrees Report
from Jack Schneider, Ritual & Degrees Chairman Major Degree Ceremonies were held at two State Conventions in the Northeast during the month of July with a total of forty-seven candidates receiving their Major Degree. Congratulations are extended to all newly Degreed Brothers and welcome to the Inner Chamber of Hibernian Brotherhood! Seventeen candidates were brought into the ranks of full Brotherhood within the Order at the Major Degree held at the New York State Convention in Albany, NY on Sat. July 13. This Degree was exemplified by the Schenectady NY Major Degree Team. The newly … [Read more...] about Rituals and Degrees Report
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…
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 …
JFK Memorial Medal awarded to Major General Patrick Brady.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, awarded their highest honor, the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Medal, to Major General Patrick Brady. While in Vietnam General Brady was awarded the Medal of Honor for a series of rescues, which began at sunrise and ended after dark. Repeatedly competent advisors warned him that the missions were impossible due to weather, the enemy situation, and mines. On three different missions and six tasks, Major Brady extracted patients from areas where other aircraft failed. On two different occasions his aircraft was hit … [Read more...] about JFK Memorial Medal awarded to Major General Patrick Brady.
Ritual and Degrees
Major Degree Schedule Major Degree Teams Major Degree Team Form 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 … [Read more...] about Ritual and Degrees
Jack Schneider
As National Chairman of Rituals and Degrees, Jack Schneider is responsible for chairing the National Rituals Board comprised of all Major Degree Team Chairmen along with oversight of the Major Degree activities of the Order’s Major Degree Teams. He is also charged with maintenance and update of the Order Ritual Manuals including the Blue Book and the Major Degree Manual. Jack Schneider is a retired Professional Civil Engineer after having practiced thirty-three years in the Land Development and Nuclear Power industries. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at Villanova … [Read more...] about Jack Schneider
Tom Lambert
Thomas A. Lambert is the current President of the New York State Ancient Order of Hibernians, having been elected at the New York State AOH/LAOH Convention in July 2019. He has been a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians since 1986. Tom is currently the Vice President of Thomas W. Carroll AOH Division 1 in Buffalo, Past President of the same Division, and was Past President of Kevin Barry AOH Division 3 in Kings Park, New York before he and his family moved to Buffalo in 2007. In 2019 Tom was named the Knights of Equity Irishman of the Year, having been an active member of the Knights of … [Read more...] about Tom Lambert
Timothy McSweeney
Tim McSweeney is a 30 year member of the Father Henry Tansey Division #5 where his immediate family has been active for many years. Tim was an active member of the AOH Junior Boys’ Division and served as Junior Division President. Tim moved through the chairs on the Division level and served Division #5 in almost every elected and appointed office. Tim eventually served as Albany County President. As a proud member of Division 5, Tim has served as Chairman of several successful Installation Dinners, Communion Breakfasts, AOH & LAOH Family Picnics and the Albany Parade Grand Marshal’s … [Read more...] about Timothy McSweeney
Newport Division 1 Hosts Rhode Island AOH State Convention
from National Director Bill Sullivan The Dennis E. Collins Division 1 AOH of Newport Rhode Island hosted the 2019 Rhode Island State Convention on Saturday, September 21 at their Division Home. AOH RI State President Wick Rudd opened the State Convention and welcomed the delegates who were in attendance. In his report President Rudd spoke on what had been accomplished over the past two years and the boards efforts to support all the Divisions in their state. He thanked his officers for their time, talent and efforts while he served as President. Following the President’s remarks, each of … [Read more...] about Newport Division 1 Hosts Rhode Island AOH State Convention
The AOH National Board recognizes the accomplishments of Brother Bill Halpin, Virginia State President 2017 – 2019
President Halpin selected “Commit to the Future” as the Virginia state slogan for the 2017-2019 term. This phrase is easy to remember, and he believed it would inspire some of the Hibernian Zeal we pledge to maintain while preserving our traditions and beliefs. His goals were simple: Assure the long-term welfare of AOH in Virginia by retaining current bothers and focusing recruitment on men who can carry us forward. On retention, President Halpin echoed (former) National Rituals & Degrees Chairman J.J. Kelly’s view that Hibernians who receive our Order’s Major Degrees are statistically … [Read more...] about The AOH National Board recognizes the accomplishments of Brother Bill Halpin, Virginia State President 2017 – 2019
Legal Counsel – Duties and Responsibilities
Legal counsel is the major information resource relative to all constitutional issues of the Order. As such, he is tasked with using all opportunities and means to provide members with background on issues and concerns. His responsibility includes providing varied means for communicating the AOH membership constitutional issues. ARTICLE X - NATIONAL LEGAL COUNSEL: Section 19. Shall: A. Be a lawyer admitted to the Bar of a State, or District; B. Be responsible for the handling of all legal matters that involve the National Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in … [Read more...] about Legal Counsel – Duties and Responsibilities
AOH – LAOH 2018 National Convention
SAVE THE DATE! The 2018 National Convention will take place in Louisville, KY. There are so many fun things to see and do while you’re in Louisville. So bring the family and come early, stay later if you can. But mark these dates on your calendar for the convention. Click here for PACKAGE REGISTRATION Click here for HOTEL REGISTRATION Click here for more information Convention Schedule ... [Details to Follow] Tue., July 10 Golf Outting Wed., July 11 Opening Mass - Cathedral of the Assumption Ice Breaker Fri., July 13 A.O.H. Banquet Sat., July 14 Major … [Read more...] about AOH – LAOH 2018 National Convention
SAINT COLMCILLE
by Mike McCormack, AOH National Historian On 12 May, 563, Saint Colmcille established a monastery on the island of Iona. Thirty-four years later he died on 9 June 597, which is his universal feast day. In that short time, he exceeded the herculean task that he had set for himself of bringing 3,000 souls to Christ. The story of how and why this all came about is a remarkable one and one that is fully explained in the Major Degrees of our Order. However, without revealing the lesson imparted in that major event, we can entice those who have yet to take that final step toward full membership … [Read more...] about SAINT COLMCILLE
AOH Update – December
From the Desk of President McKay Brothers, Christmas is upon us and many divisions are in the process of installing new officers and hosting Christmas parties. We wish you all success as we move forward and continue to grow the premier Irish Catholic Organization in the USA. Once your installation is complete please send in an updated Form-9 so the National and State Boards know whom you new officers are. This should be completed every time there is any change in you officers at every level. Today’s e-mail features an article from Charities and Missions Chair Ted Sullivan. Missions and … [Read more...] about AOH Update – December
Passing of Al O'Hagan
It is with much sadness that we announce the death of longtime Hibernian Al O'Hagan formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y. Al passed to his eternal reward last night, Wednesday, October 26th at his home in Deptford, N.J. surrounded by his loving family. Brother O’Hagan was a past AOH National Director and served as Grand Marshal of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1986. Al was also a Past NYS President, founding member of the Baile Na Ngael , and Chief of Escort of the Roundtower Major Degree Team. Well known throughout the New York area in both social circles and political arenas as the “Man with … [Read more...] about Passing of Al O'Hagan