Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

The Ancient Order of Hibernians was organized in America in New York City in 1836.  The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians was organized in Omaha, Nebraska in 1894 as the "Daughters of Erin."  The organization pledged itself to God and Country.  In 1906, during the National Convention of the Order at Saratoga Springs was when the Ladies received permission from the National Chaplain (Archbishop Farley of New York) and the National President of the A.O.H. to function as a separate organization.  The name was then changed to "Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America."  At the National Constitution Convention of the Order held in Albany, NY in 1984, the Ladies voted to change
their name to "The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians."   The primary purpose of the Ladies was to protect young immigrant Irish girls coming to the United States, to assist them in securing employment, to give them the opportunity to be with their own kind and to keep them from becoming homesick and discouraged. 

Today Hibernians are primarily a Catholic action entity. Our work in the beginning was the defense of our Holy Faith; today our work is the propagation of the Faith.  Our work in the beginning with respect to Ireland was to defend our people against the prejudices and slander of bigots; today our work is to keep before our country and the world the fact that the Irish and their descendants are foremost among the people of the world in Faith, in patriotism, in a sense of justice, in the spirit of self-sacrifice in their love of true liberty and peace.  The motto of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is "FRIENDSHIP, UNITY, AND CHRISTIAN CHARITY."  Our Patron Saint is Saint Brigid. 

We are a fraternal charitable organization, who foster and sustain loyalty to country and community and encourage civic participation, aid and advance, by all legitimate means, the endeavors of the Irish people for complete and absolute independence. We further foster the ideals, perpetuate the history as well as the traditions of the Irish people, while continuing to promote the Irish culture.

To those women of our Creed, who subscribe to our principles, aims and purpose, we extend a cordial invitation
to join our ranks.  At this time, we have almost 12,000 members in 29 states, and if you are interested in membership, we are interested in you!

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This page was last updated: December 8, 2011
LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
DENVER DIVISION # 1
Ten years of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity!!!!
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Looking for something to do?  See our upcoming events:

Join us for the 2nd Irish New Year's Celebration here in Denver!
Hosted by The Ancient Order of Hibernians

When:  December 31st (3pm - 5pm)
`     Where:  The Celtic Tavern Lodo (1801 Blake Street Denver)
Cost: $10 for a drink ticket & party favors (only if you are not eating)  
   $25 for a drink ticket and an all you can eat Irish Buffet

Hope to see you there!!!  Bring your friends...bring your family!!
Participate in the collection of clothing and food donations for Catholic Charities.
The proceeds from the meal will be going to Samaritan House Shelter
and St. John Vianney Theological.

Check out our Social Events section for more details. 
                               
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We are extremely proud to announce that our sister Katie was crowned 1st runner up in the 2012 the Queen Colleen Coronation for the Golden Jubilee 50th Annual Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade. 
Katie represented the LAOH and AOH with such poise and grace
during the long and competitive event.


      





We couldn't be more honored to have Katie continue her representation of the LAOH and AOH for the 2012 year as part of the Queen Colleen Court for the Denver's St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. 



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