Posted in Events

Alexandria St. Patrick’s Parade 2024

Greg Rebbert, left, and Chris Sozio displayed the AOH Father Kelley Division banner at the 2024 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 2. The two Hibernians were part of a larger contingent of division members led by President Greg…

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Posted in Immigration

U.S. accepts healthcare workers

Irish citizens in nine healthcare professions can work in the United States by applying to Ireland’s Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, which has a contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This Irish organization says it is…

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St. Patrick’s dinner March 16

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Posted in Events

February road cleanup

Our division remains committed to periodic road cleanups of Stonewall Road between All Saints Parish at the corner of Center Street and the Manassas Baptist Church at the corner of Sudley Road. Our latest effort was on Saturday morning, Feb….

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Posted in Immigration

Immigration into Ireland exceeds departures

Ireland has long been known for emigration with an “E” which refers to the longstanding trend or people leaving Ireland to live elsewhere in countries around the world. Ireland recently released a report on immigration with an “I,” as in…

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Posted in Welcome

We now meet at the VFW

Starting in August, our monthly meetings have moved to the local VFW hall in Manassas at 9304 Centreville Road next to the fire station. The new meeting venue is spacious and located at ground level, making it easier for those…

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Charity Golf Outing Sept. 22

Father Edwin F. Kelley Division ~ Manassas When:    Friday, September 22, 2023 Where:  Prince William Golf Course, 14631 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville, VA         www.princewilliamgolf.com Time:     Registration 0800               Shotgun Start 0900 Benefit: Fr. Kelley Division Charities…

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Posted in Immigration

Immigration report on ship manifests

Tonight’s topic is Ship Manifests. Many Irish Americans know very little about their Irish roots and don’t know how to research their ancestors. My wife is one of them. Many others, such as me, do know. I know where in…

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Posted in Minutes

November 9, 2021 minutes

Highlights include a unanimous vote to go back to meeting on the second Monday of each month beginning in December and the nomination of officers for 2022 who will be voted on Dec. 13. We also will have a potluck…

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Posted in Annual elections

Nominations for 2022 officers

At the Nov. 9 monthly meeting of the Father Kelley Division, the nominating committee presented its recommendation for candidates to serve as officers of the division in 2022. The committee was chaired by immediate past president John Masarick along with…

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