| L.A.O.H. Division 51 Fishtown Cumann na mBan Chartered April 18, 2002 |
| We are the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 51, Fishtown, Cumman na mBan, Philadelphia County. Our motto is "Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity". We were Chartered on April 18, 2002 at the Holy Name of Jesus Church Hall with a total of 54 ladies. We meet the third Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m. Meetings are held in the Holy Name of Jesus Church Hall, located at Gaul and Berks Sts.,Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA. Cumann na mBan Cumann na mBann was a group of volunteers made up of Irish Catholic women. These women played a critical role in the rebellion against the English Army. The women were not only cooks and nurses, but were able to clean, load and shoot weapons. The women of Cumann na mBan held important leadership positions in the 1916 Rebellion. The Daughters of Ireland were the eyes and ears during the events of the early 1900's. These once mediocre women became glorified in a contemporary era in Irish History. *info provided by our Past President Ree Amrhein New members are always welcome. Applications available by contacting an officer. |
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| We are the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc. The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) is a Catholic and Fraternal organization formed 1894 in Omaha, Nebraska, as the "Daughters of Erin". In 1906 at the National Convention in Saratoga Springs, New York, the Ladies received permission to function as a separate organization "Ladies Auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAAOH). Anna Malia Ruddy of Pennsylvania was the first president. At the 1984 National Convention in Albany, New York, the meaning and the word "Auxiliary" was deleted. In 1985 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the National Joint Interim Board Meeting, the name was officially changed to "Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians" (LAOH). The primary purpose of the organization was to protect and assist young immigrant Irish girls coming to the United States. The organization pledges to work in harmony with the laws and doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church and to foster loyalty to our country and community, to aid and advance the endeavors of the Irish people, and to foster and perpetuate Irish history and Irish culture. Our motto is FRIENDSHIP, UNITY AND CHRISTIAN CHARITY Our Patron is St. Brigid The requirements for membership are: 1) You must be a practicing Roman Catholic woman. 2) You must be Irish by birth, descent, or by legal adoption; or you may the wife or mother of a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc.; or you may be the mother of a Junior Division member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Any comments, suggestions or requests for information on becoming a member may be sent to: laohdiv51@yahoo.com |
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