Its official, National Board transition is finished. Our AOH leadership team completed their second Digest article, several national board meetings, several committee meetings, multiple state president meetings, and several live virtual events, there are no rookies left. To borrow a term used often by YSU’s president, Jim Tressel, “Macte Virtute!”, a Latin phrase meaning “increase excellence.” Our path to success through the trying times of COVID is for each and every Hibernian to increase your excellence. Our national board understands we must innovate to lead the AOH and Irish America into … [Read more...] about Macte Virtute! – “Increase Excellence”
From the Desk of the President
Labor Day Message From the Desk of the President
Brother Hibernians, As we begin our Labor Day around the US, it’s proper for us to reflect upon the Irish American and the AOH influence on labor in the US. The Father of Labor Day, Peter J McGuire, parents were Irish Immigrants. The list of great Irish American labor leaders is a long one and includes many Hibernians. Michael McGovern, the Puddler Poet was one such Hibernian. McGovern who was born in the townland of Castlefield Galway was an IRB man who ended up in Youngstown Ohio. McGovern role in the IRB forced him to leave his home, first fleeing to England and on to the US. His travels … [Read more...] about Labor Day Message From the Desk of the President
A Letter to Irish America
August 28th, 2020 Dear Irish America, Founded in 1836 with current membership in all 50 states, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is the oldest and largest Irish Catholic Organization in the United States. In fact, the AOH is the largest Irish organization outside of Ireland. How does an American, Catholic, Irish fraternal organization continue to thrive for over 184 years? The answer is simple - we are a multifaceted organization that covers everything relevant to Irish Americans. The giant umbrella of the Hibernians covers all Irish American interests in some way. We are … [Read more...] about A Letter to Irish America
From the desk of President McKay
Greeting Brothers, Currently, we are working on our annual Project St. Patrick Easter Appeal raising scholarship grants for those who have been called to serve Our Lord. Supporting vocations is part of who we are dating back to our formation when we were called to protect our Clergy. Special thanks to all our divisions who support vocation annually and we hope that every division and board around the country will be part of the 2020 campaign. Please note that when you provide diocesan information, we need you to include email addresses this year. In our … [Read more...] about From the desk of President McKay
From the desk of President McKay
Greeting Brothers, This is an excellent Documentary on the role America played on the 1916 Rising presented by Dr. Ruan O'Donnell who has frequently addressed the AOH. Take a moment during this Easter week to learn more about the efforts of our forefathers. Special thanks to our friend Ruan for sharing his work. In our Motto, https://youtu.be/IGZyN-3FSPE … [Read more...] about From the desk of President McKay
From the desk of President McKay
Greeting Brothers, I am addressing you from my home here in New Orleans. Home is where most of us have been isolated for the past three weeks. We know the global pandemic has weighed greatly on the minds of each and every one of us these past few weeks as our family, friends, and communities have struggled to cope with illness and the side effects of isolation, job loss, and anxiety. We were called to duty, as Catholics and civic-minded Americans, to provide needed leadership during the period of unknown. Hibernians across the country answered that call. We stood united with our Bishops, … [Read more...] about From the desk of President McKay