Ancient Order of Hibernian - Division 2 at 1185 Haverford Rd, Crum Lynne, PA 19022 US - ORIGIN OF THE ORDER
ORIGIN OF THE ORDER
In those dark and dreary days of 1865, when to be a Catholic in Ireland meant political as well as social ostracism,when to be a priest of the Catholic Church meant to be hunted like a wolf,with the same price upon the head of each,when to impart education to youth or to instill the truths of Religion into the minds of the people was dealt the same pains and penalties as were prescribed for the commission of the most heinous crimes,when every effort was being made by the English goverment to stamp out intelligence,patriotism and civilization from the minds of the native Irish,the Ancient Order Of Hibernians was born. From traditions in the Order it would seem that its aims and objects were mainly the protection of the priesthood while in the performance of their sacred duties,and the exucution of those rites and ceremonies,instituted by the Catholic Church for observance by the faithful throughout the world. Certain it is that to this orginization is due in a large measure the preservation of the Catholic religion in Ireland. By their zeal,energy and watchfulness and assiduity, it became possible for the good "soggartharoon" to offer up the holy sacrifice of the mass,carry the consolations of religion to the sick and dying,and administer the sacraments to his benighted and scattered flock. Many are the heroic and chivalrous deeds performed by the members of this Order in exucuting its work,and undoubtedly many of them suffered severely for their faithfulness whenever the minions of the English crown could establish a fitting case to vent their spleen,malignity or revenge. This then was the origin of our grand and noble Order."Friendship,Unity and Christian Charity" was and is now the motto under which we march. In the minds and lives of these men,this legend is not merely a euphonious and attractive phrase intended to cath the popular ear,but is the expression of a principle in accordance with which they endeavor to regulate their lives,not only in theory but in practice,having its roots entwined around the heart of the very orginization from which it draws its nourishments and strength.
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City May 4 ,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 300 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American A.O.H. is a seperate much larger organization.
Mission Statement
It is hereby declared and decreed that the pupose of this organization,the Ancient Order of Hibernians,INC., is: 1. To promote Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity. 2.To foster and sustain loyalty to our country and community. 3.To aid and advance, by all legiti-mate means, the ...