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The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. is a sisterhood of Irish-American Catholic women dedicated to charitable works and promoting our culture and heritage. Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity is our motto. There are many ways we do the good work of the Order, serve the community and enjoy the company of our fellow Hibernians. 

Sisters this is our home base for news, resources and more. If you are not yet a member and are interested in joining click here.

Thank you for visiting! Check back often for updates.

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SAINT BRIGID OF IRELAND FEAST DAY - February 1st

​Saint Brigid of Ireland
     St. Brigid’s feast day ( February 1st.) is one of the official holy days of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. She helped form Ireland’s first Christian religious community of women. She established a monastery that became a joint facility for nuns and monks which under St. Brigid’s leadership also became a center of learning and school of arts. Brigid was one of the most remarkable women of her time. Her wisdom and generosity became legend, and people traveled from all over the country to share her wisdom.
 
Symbols of Saint Brigid
To be used at mass
        St. Brigid’s statue: To invoke her blessing on all.

• Three flags: Represent allegiance to our church, country and motherland.
• A candle: Symbol of our faith nurtured in Ireland throughout history and brought to America.
• St. Brigid cross: Symbolic of the deep simple faith of the Irish people. This cross is hung on the doors as protection against fire, storms, epidemics and evil.
• Food basket: Symbol of charity and the willingness to share with our brothers and sisters in faith so that they may have freedom from want.
• Bride’s brat: Ribbon hung outside the door on the St. Brigid’s eve and saved throughout the year as a source of healing power.
• Flowers: Dandelion is known as St. Brigid’s flower because it is a flower of spring and has medicinal value.

St. Brigid Unity Prayer
 
Dear St. Brigid,
     We ask your guidance to inspire us to offer Friendship, as you did, to all whom cross our paths in life. We ask your Prayers to inspire us to offer the hand of Unity to all. We ask your Love to inspire us to give Christian Charity to all. We as members of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians seek to follow in your path of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity. We ask that you bestow Your Blessings upon us through Christ our Lord.     Amen.
                                                                                                                   Submission from Teresa Kearns, NYS Catholic Charities Chair

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LAOH 125th Anniversary Banner

Please contact Joann Gunderson, NYS Treasurer to Purchase a banner.
Please contact Cathie Norton-Doherty, NYS Irish Historian to Borrow the banner.

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The Ladies of New York State Support
​McGuiness Principles

LAOH NYS supports the McGuinness Principles which seek, through education and raising awareness, to see the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.   (read the McGuinness Principles)  www.McGuinnessPrinciples.com

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“Irish & Irish-American Monuments Memorials and Commemorative Plaques in New York State” Volume 1 

​A book produced by the NYS AOH documenting Irish and Irish-American Monuments, Memorials and Commemorative Plaques in New York State.

Volume 2 is already underway and your help is needed photographing and documenting the Irish impact on the Empire State.  Click the links below for more information.

"Volume 2 is up to you!" letter 
NYAOH Book is "invaluable resource"

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Members

Become a Member

DOCUMENTSOn this website you will find:

• Members page: LAOH documents such as officers reports and bylaws;
• Resources page: Roberts Rules, 501c3 Giving, Website Tips, and more;
• Events page: Calendar of LAOH events across the state, Board Meetings and Conventions.

We extend our hand to you in Friendship and invite you to join our noble Order. Hibernians are dedicated to doing good works and celebrating our Irish-Catholic culture.

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