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 at the National Convention of the Order at Saratoga Springs
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 changed to "Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order
of Hibernians in America."
In 1984 at the National Constitution Convention of the Order, held in Albany, NY, 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.
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 also foster the ideals, perpetuate the history and traditions of the Irish
people, and promote Irish culture.
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: August 10, 2009
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