The Ancient Order of Hibernians was organized in America in New York City in 1836. The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians was organized in Omaha, Nebraska in 1894 as the "Daughters of Erin". The Organization pledged itself to God and Country.
In 1906 at the National Convention of the Order at Saratoga Springs the Ladies received permission form the National Chaplain, Archbishop Fraley of new York, and the national President of the A.O.H. to function as a separate organization. The name was changed to "Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America". In 1984 at the National Constitution Convention of the Order held in Albany, NY, the Ladies voted to change their name to "The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians".
PURPOSE
The primary purpose of the Ladies was to protect young immigrant Irish girls coming to the United States, to assist them in securing employment, to give them the opportunity to be with their own kind and to keep them from becoming homesick and discouraged. The motto of the Ladies is "FRIENDSHIP, UNITY AND CHRISTIAN CHARITY". Our Patron Saint is Saint Brigid.
The Preamble of our constitution states that the intent and purpose of the Ladies is to promote Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity among its members; assisting the people of Ireland to establish an Irish Republic which shall include the 32 Counties of Ireland, aiding the aged, sick, blind and infirm members and for the legitimate expense of the Ladies, including Mission work and Catholic Action.
MEMBERSHIP
The Ladies are formed exclusively of practicing Catholics. Each member shall receive Holy communion once a year, from Easter Sunday to Trinity Sunday. To become a member, one must be Irish by birth or descent or adoption, the wife or mother of a Hibernian, or the mother of a Junior member. One must be not less than sixteen years of age, be a practicing Roman Catholic. Some Divisions established or maintain a program of sick and/or death benefits. Eligibility for beneficial membership is governed by the by-laws of such jurisdictions.
Script provided by the National Board, L.A.O.H.
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