The
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians was organized in Omaha, Nebraska, in
1894 as the “Daughters of Erin,” which pledged itself to God and Country.
At the National Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
(organized in 1836 in New York) held in Saratoga Springs in 1906, the
name of the organization was changed to the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Ancient Order of Hibernians and functioned as a separate organization.
At the National Convention in 1984 held in Albany, New York, the name
was changed to the “Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.” At its
founding, the primary purpose of the LAOH was to protect young
immigrant Irish girls, assist them in securing employment, and provide
social interaction with Irish and Irish Americans to help them from
becoming homesick and discouraged.
The
motto of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is “Friendship, Unity
and Christian Charity.” St. Brigid is the patron saint of our
organization. Our purpose is to promote Friendship, Unity, and Christian
Charity among our members, to foster and sustain loyalty to our country
and community, to aid and advance by legitimate means the aspirations
and endeavors of all Irish people for a Irish Republic which shall
include all 32 counties of Ireland, to promote Irish history,
traditions, and culture, and to support the Church through mission work
and Catholic action activities.
Our organization
is open to all Catholic women who are of Irish descent or
married to someone of Irish descent and at least 16 years of age.
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