It is hard to believe that December is here and that this year is almost over. With the year’s end, we all have lots to do in our Divisions. By now your elections are over and your new officers are ready to begin their duties. Thanks to all retiring Division officers for your hard work [...]

By now, almost all of the State Conventions are finished. I would like to congratulate all the new State Officers on their election to office. I attended the Pennsylvania State convention and was honored to assist National President Seamus Boyle with the installation of the new State Board. Knowing these men and their past accomplishments [...]

The State convention season is now upon us and with it all the activities such as elections, resolutions, meeting with old friends and making new ones.  Let’s not forget to renew our enthusiasm for the good works or our Order.  We are asking all state Presidents, along with their Charities and Missions chairmen, to make [...]

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Saint Patrick’s Day and season.  My schedule brought me to events throughout Pennsylvania.  I attended parades on the Saturdays and Sundays before and after our big day.  On March 17th, I attended my Division’s Mass celebrating our Patron Saint.  Following the Mass we had our annual Division luncheon, as [...]

The Holiday Season is over and our Big season will soon begin.  We as Hibernians know how to celebrate our Patron Saint’s Day.  We will have Masses, parades, parties and the like.  That is all great but let’s not forget our alms for the poor.  As we move into this season let’s not forget our [...]

It is hard to believe that December is here and that this year is just about over.  With the year’s end, we all have lots to do in our Divisions.  By now your elections are over and your new officers are ready to begin their duties.   Thanks to all retiring Division officers for your hard [...]

I’m very happy to report that the response for our request for support for those affected by the 2009 flooding in Ireland has generated donations totaling (as of the end of April) $19,280.00 and the checks are still arriving. Over 100 boards, divisions, individual members and non-members answered the call by opening both their hearts [...]

I hope everyone had an enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day.  My schedule brought me to events in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, D.C. and my thanks for the hospitality shown by the divisions and boards I visited. While it is a busy time of year for all of us, those who can fit it into [...]