Pennsylvania State Board
Ancient Order of Hibernians Pa. State is attending Nanny Goat Fest
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You are invited to a special AOH History Webinar examining the infamous Kensington Riots of 1844—also known as the Bible Riots—and the successful campaign led by AOH Brother Kevin J. Brett to secure a Pennsylvania Historical Marker at the site of the violence.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (Eastern)
Join the Webinar
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8ecZl1stQvyL49r4_2EDXw#/registration
Watch live (or later) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkl4Vl6U0cI
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About the Webinar
Even before the mass Irish immigration caused by Great Famine, tensions were rising as Nativists reacted against the growing Catholic population in the United States. When Philadelphia’s Irish Catholic community objected to anti-Catholic bias in public school religious instruction, violent riots erupted. Mobs burned churches—including St. Michael’s—and destroyed homes and businesses. The unrest resulted in at least 20 deaths, Dozens injured, and Over 200 Irish Catholics displaced.
Featured Speakers:
Kevin J. Brett, Leader of the effort to secure the Pennsylvania Historical Marker and Organizer of the upcoming dedication ceremony
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Bill News, Former investigator with organizations including Philadelphia Stock Exchange and FDIC, Active in Irish history and genealogy research.
What’s Next
This webinar will also preview the Pennsylvania Historical Marker unveiling on May 9, 2026, along with a full day of Irish cultural celebration.
Learn more: http://nannygoatfest.com/
Can’t Attend Live?
Watch anytime on the AOH YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@AncientOrderofHibernians
We hope you’ll join us for this important look at Irish-American history and remembrance.
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Dan Taylor
National Historian
Ancient Order of Hibernians in America
The State Board meets quarterly in different parts of the State. We do our best to meet in the East, the West, in the North, the South, and in any part of the State in between. We try to meet where we currently have Divisions, most especially active Divisions, whether they are large or small. All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings to get a better understanding of how the Order works and bring information back to your Divisions and County Boards. It’s a great opportunity for Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity
Brothers, please mark your calendars and plan on attending future State Board meetings. If staying overnight, please see the booking information listed for each location.
Once we settle the details for the May 2026 meeting, we will get them to you.
Also, please consider attending the National Convention next year. Pennsylvania has two of our Brothers running for office, and they could use our help getting re-elected. We are working on a fundraiser to help provide stipends to delegates.
Once we have everything settled, we will be asking for the help of all members across the State with this important fundraiser.
2026 Meetings...
The State Board meets quarterly in different parts of the State. We do our best to meet in the East, the West, in the North, the South, and in any part of the State in between. We try to meet where we currently have Divisions, most especially active Divisions, whether they are large or small. All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings to get a better understanding of how the Order works and bring information back to your Divisions and County Boards. It’s a great opportunity for Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
May 2, 2026 - Johnstown
May 2, 2026 – Johnstown, PA The meeting will be held, tentatively, at 1:00 pm, at the,
Catholic War Veterans Club 28 Jackson Street, Johnstown, PA 15901
Hotel accommodations are at The Holiday Inn 250 Market Street, Johnstown, PA 15901. The discounted cost of the rooms are $155.00 and must be reserved by April 1st.
July 15 – 19, 2026
National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska
https://www.stlaoh.org/na-convention.html
September 26, 2026 – Bethlehem, PA location and time yet to be determined. Once we get more details, we will share them with you.
December 2026 –Date and Location yet to be determined. Once we get more details, we will share them with you.
February / March 2027 – Date and Location yet to be determined. Once we get more details, we will share them with you.
May 2027 – Scranton, PA Date and location yet to be determined. This will be the State President’s Dinner. More details to come.
July 2027 - State Convention in Pittsburgh.
In Our Motto,
Tom Coughlin, Jr. Secretary AOH PA State Board
Tri Abhainn Major Degree Team Ceremony
January 17, 2026 Monroeville, PA
The Allegheny County Tri Abhain Major Degree Team exemplified the Major Degree Ceremony on, January, 17th, 2026 at St. Bernadette's Church in Monroeville, PA. Although 24 candidates were degreed, three left before photo was taken. As per the attached photo, please see the candidates listed below.
Seated from left: Edward Pultz - Westmoreland 1, Charles Boyer - Westmoreland 1, Donald Hogan - Westmoreland 1, Paul Whalen - Westmoreland 1, John Dolan - Westmoreland 1, Sean Ward - Allegheny 4, Charles Pina - Allegheny 17, George Baker - Allegheny 17, Deacon Mike Kelly - Allegheny 17, Robert Downey - Allegheny 17
Standing from left: Dennis Roddy - Allegheny 32, Gavin Griffen - Erie 3, Zack Lindner - Allegheny 1, Colin Clegg - Allegheny 1, Rory Diven - Alleghney 1, Michael P. McAllister Jr. - Allegheny 17, Kevin Shanley - Allegheny 17, Tom Bresnahan - Westmoreland 1, James Ramsey - Westmoreland 1, Donald Nagy - Cambria 1, Joseph Reichert - Allegheny 17, William Ingram - Cambria 1.
