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The Queens County Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians holds a member meeting every 3rd Thursday of the Month at St. Mel's Parish Cafeteria, Please note that no meetings are scheduled for the months of January, July, August. The County is comprised of the membership of three divisions; Division 13 Bayside, Division 15 Whitestone and Division 25 Breezy Point. All members work actively to further the goals as set forth by the L.A.O.H National Board and the Organization's Constitution.
Who are the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians?
A Sisterhood of Irish and Irish-American, Catholic Women, The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is a National organization officially recognized in Omaha, Nebraska in 1894 as the "Daughters of Erin." It is felt that the Ancient Order of Hibernians had always had women as a support group, but due to the "Secret" societal aspect of the Order, the men chose not to acknowledge the women. However, being of the "Matriarchal" heritage that is ours, the women sought their own identity and finally at the National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska in May 1894 the men relented and allowed the formation of the "Daughters of Erin." In 1906, the name was changed to "Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America". In 1984, the Ladies voted to change their name to "The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians." In 2004 we have been officially incorporated on our own as “Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc.”
The Ladies AOH has changed in many ways over the decades but still we hold true to our MOTTO of "Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.” We are pledged to God and Country. The primary purpose of the Ladies AOH 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 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 Missions work and Catholic Action. The Ladies also foster the ideals and perpetuate the history and traditions of the Irish people and promote Irish culture. Our Patron Saint is Saint Brigid of Ireland.
We welcome all women who are practicing Roman Catholics, and who are Irish by birth or descent, or who are the wife of a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, or the mother of a Junior member. If you wish to become a member please fill out the application and mail to President Maureen Leahy.
Membership Form
Click on the Link Below.
A new screen will take you to the PDF posted on the national site with the application.
Please Print and Mail to Maureen Leahy (167-10 Crocheron Ave Apt 4E Flushing NY 11358)
http://www.ladiesaoh.com/files/hibernian_application_form.pdf
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