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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…
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….
Irish students can attend U.S. colleges
Irish students who applied for F-1 VISAs for full-time college-level academic study in the United States were approved at a rate of 65 percent in 2022 and 80 percent in 2021. That’s based on information compiled by the website TheUSGrad.com,…
April 8, 2024 Division Meeting Minutes
The meeting started at 7 p.m. President: Marshal: Candidates for Membership: Brian Tumulty proposed accepting Thomas Kelley and Thomas Curtin as candidates for membership. Terry Riley motions to accept Charles Kelley as a new member/Second by John Masarick. Unanimous. Thomas Curtin…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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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