Kathleen Rita McNulty was born in the village of Creeslough on February 12, 1921, the third of six children of Anne Nelis and James McNulty. Her father was Commandant of the Doe Battalion of the Irish Volunteers. On the night of her birth, he was arrested and imprisoned in Derry Gaol for two years for his republican activities. On his release, the family emigrated to the United States and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where James worked as a stonemason. James went on to establish a … Read More .... about Irish American Heritage Month: Kathleen McNulty, an Irish American “Hidden Figure”
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Sharing the Story of St. Patrick with the Next Generation
Ancient Order of Hibernians National President Sean Pender recently visited St. Raphael School in Hamilton, New Jersey, where he presented copies … [Read More...] about Sharing the Story of St. Patrick with the Next Generation
Dr. J.B. Murphy: The Irish American Surgeon Who Revolutionized Medicine
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Band of Patriot Brothers: The Fighting Butlers
Across the Revolutionary War, five Butler brothers—sons of an Irish immigrant gunsmith—served as officers in the Continental Army. They fought in … [Read More...] about Band of Patriot Brothers: The Fighting Butlers
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Deputy National Chaplain Update – May 2025
Deputy National Chaplain Fr. Colm Mitchell I imagine by the time this issue of the Digest is sent out, we will be into the Easter season. As … [Read More...] about Deputy National Chaplain Update – May 2025
The Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: A Reflection for the Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Jubilee Year theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ resonates profoundly with the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). As members of this storied organization, we are called to reflect on our shared history, values, and … [Read More...] about The Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: A Reflection for the Ancient Order of Hibernians