Who We Are
Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America is the oldest Catholic lay organization in America, but also the largest Irish society in the world.
The twin constitutional goals of the Irish and Catholic membership is to assist in the re-unification of Ireland, support the church and its mission and promote Irish culture.
"Defenders of the Church and Protectors of it's Clergy"
Our Motto
Friendship, Unity, True Christian Charity is our motto. As a division, we support a number of local charities with both money, and time. Our main fundraiser is the St. Patrick's Day Parade Post Parade Party.
Our Goals:
| Corporal | Spiritual | ||
| • feed the hungry | • instruct the ignorant | ||
| • give drink to the thirsty | • counsel the doubtful | ||
| • clothe the naked | • admonish sinners | ||
| • shelter the homeless | • bear wrongs patiently | ||
| • visit the sick | • forgive offences willingly | ||
| • ransom the captive | • comfort the afflicted | ||
| • bury the dead | • pray for the living and the dead |
