August 11, 2025 minutes
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States, center, is flanked by Father Kelley Division President Greg Gibbons and his wife, Carolyn Gibbons. Highlights of the September business meeting included a summary of the state AOH annual meeting that…
$1,500 raised at charity dinner for House of Mercy
The Oct. 25 Brats and Beer charity dinner for the House of Mercy food pantry and thrift store raised $1,500 in donations, as attendees enjoyed a German-style meal and live music from two bands. The Father Kelley Division of the…
Mass and breakfast commemorate Our Lady of Knock
Forty members of the Father Kelley Division and their family members attended the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 17, at All Saints Church in Manassas to commemorate the feast of Our Lady of Knock. Although the Catholic Curch celebrated…
Matthew Morrison self-deports to Ireland
I have previously reported that the Trump administration’s policy of deporting undocumented immigrants includes Irish people who have overstayed their tourist Visas or have temporary status. One Irishman who decided not to wait for possible deportation is Matthew Morrison, who…
June 2025 treasurer’s report
Report by Michael A. Eggleston AOH Father Kelley Division Treasurer’s Report June 1, 2025 Wells Fargo Bank Business Checking Account 2658 Opening Balance $4,600.69.Transaction Fee: $0.60Wells Fargo Bank Business Checking Account 2641 Opening Balance: $12,876.81Deposit 5/13/2025: $115 (50/50 Drawing $40;…
The Irish Chideok Martyrs
Report by Johnny McLaughlin on Blessed John Cornelius and Blessed John Carey John Cornelius was born John Conor O’Mahoney in 1557 to Irish parents living in Bodmin,Cornwall. He was born specifically on the estate of Sir John Arundell, a member…
June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
AOH Father Kelley Division meeting at the VFW hall in Manassas, VA.Meeting opened at 7:05 PM, Vice President Brian Tumulty presidingOpening procedures completed, Opening Prayers said, Pledge ofAllegiance recited.Roll of Officers:President Greg Gibbons ExcusedVice President Brian Tumulty PresentChaplain Fr. Daniel…
St. Brendan the Navigator
May 2025 historian’s report as filed by Johnny McLaughlin: Saint Brendan, also known as Brendan of Clonfert, Brendan the Voyager, Brendan theAnchorite and Brendan the Bold, is one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He is most famously known for…
June 21 wine tasting enjoyed by all
The Effingham Manor and Winery in Nokesville hosted an enjoyable wine tasting on Saturday, June 21, for members of our division, several spouses, and family friends. Past President Patrick Sullivan organized the successful social gathering. The winery expanded its usual…
Hunger Project food drive May 17
The AOH Father Kelley Division collected 2,204 pounds of food on Saturday, May 17. It is already on the shelves at the Bethany food pantry. Christian Charity with some Friendship & Unity thrown in. The donations at the Bethany Food Pantry.
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