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Posted in Irish Cookbook

Cookbook

Purchase a book of Irish recipes compiled by members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Kelley Division based in northern Virginia: There are only 16 copies in stock. We will need to order a new printing after that, so…

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Posted in Events

Manassas 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Members of the AOH Father Kelley Division line up for the parade. Division President Greg Gibbons, center. One of the many bands that participated.

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Posted in Welcome

A hearty welcome. Céad míle fáilte. Who we are.

Céad míle fáilte means a hundred thousand welcomes in Gaelic. We are the Father Edwin Kelley Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians with more than 70 Irish American members. Most are parishioners of All Saints Parish in Manassas, Va….

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Posted in Minutes

December 11, 2023 Division Meeting Minutes – Mike Eggleston

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Posted in Events

AOH Fish Fry March 8

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Father Kelley Division assisted the George Brent Council of the Knights of Columbus as host for a Lenten Fish Fry on March 8. The event was a tremendous success largely because of an impressive turnout…

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March 12, 2024 Division Meeting Minutes

The meeting started at 7 p.m. President: Marshal: Candidates for Membership:  Brian Tumulty proposed accepting Jim Adams & Thomas Reynolds as candidates for membership. Patrick Sullivan seconded. The vote by the members present was unanimous. President: Opening Prayer “In the…

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Posted in Pro-Life

Pro-Life Report March 2024 – Paul Huber

Excerpts from the Pastoral Plan for Pro Life Activities headed by Bishop Burbidge: “Some behaviors are always wrong, always incompatible with our love of God and the dignity of the human person. Abortion, the direct taking of innocent human life…

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Posted in Strategic plan

Strategic Planner March 2024 Report – Mike Riley

I spoke last month about advocacy. Interestingly, in this month’s Hibernian Digest, Sean Pender, the AOH VP highlighted advocacy under the guise of All Irish Need Apply. Just bringing attention to our role in advocating for our Irish heritage In…

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Posted in Veterans

Veterans Report (March 2024) – Doug Morrison

National:Quarterly veterans committee call 19 March 5-6:30 PM MDT (7-8:30 pm EDT). State: NSTR. Veterans:  As we approach the 250th anniversary of the US Army in June 2025 and our nation in 2026, June 15 will be the 249th anniversary…

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Posted in Immigration

High-tech workers have a path to immigration – Brian Tumulty

According to newly released data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), more foreign-born workers in science, technology, engineering, and math — the so-called STEM fields — are receiving green cards that give them the right to live and…

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