Ancient Order of the Hibernians

Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity

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NEWS- We are Postponing the 

Major Degree to October in Ocean City!

 

The new date is still open but we expect it to be October 13 or 27 - More to come

Click here for more information.

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians was formed in Ireland in 1565 with the prime purpose of protecting the Catholic Church and the priesthood against oppression and threatened extinction by the Elizabethan government. It's motto remains "Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity".

In 1836, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc. was established in New York City. It continues as the oldest Catholic mens organization in America, with membership consisting of practicing Catholics of Irish birth or descent. Detailed History

The purpose of the AOH include; promotion of loyalty to Church, country and community; peace with justice, unity and independence for all Ireland; the ideals, history, culture and traditions of the Irish people; civic participation and freedom of religious practice for all.

The Order has four official holidays:

 
St. Patrick's Day,
Independence Day,
Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland Day (August 21) and
Commodore John Barry Day (September 13), which has been proclaimed as such by the President of the United States.
 
For more information, there is a national flyer available, click here.
 
Meetings:  The Ocean City, Maryland, Division 1, meets at 10:00 am on the second Saturday of the month at the Ocean City Knights of Columbus Hall.  The hall is located at 100th Street behind St. Luke's Catholic Church
Membership is open to practicing Catholics of Irish birth or descent.  Information may be obtained from:
Tim Connolly, President
 
Phone 410-430-6411
 
E-mail address: tadhgconnolly@juno.com