Below are the requirements for membership and the preamble to our constitution.

To be admitted to membership, a man must be of Irish birth or of Irish descent, no matter how many generations back, through either parent, be a practicing Catholic, and at least sixteen years of age.

PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION

It is hereby declared and decreed that the purpose of this organization, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc. is:

1. To promote Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.
2. To foster and sustain loyalty to country and community.
3. To aid and advance by all legitimate means the aspiration and endeavors of the Irish people for complete and absolute independence, promoting peace (with justice) and unity for all Ireland.
4. To foster the ideals and perpetuate the history and traditions of the Irish people.
5. To promote Irish culture.
6. To encourage civic participation.
7. To encourage an equitable U.S. immigration law for Ireland, and to cooperate with all groups for a fair American Immigration policy.
8. To accept and support, without prejudice, the concept of free expression of religious practice for the people of the world.

If you would like to find out more about the Hibernians, download our membership form, or please contact:
Patrick Shea
Membership Chairman

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Membership Application

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

Street Address 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Primary

Phone Secondary

Occupation

Email

Irish by

Birth

Descent

Adoption

I am the Clergy

Date of Birth

Mother's maiden name

Are you Catholic

Roman Catholic

Other Catholic Rite Recognized By the Pope

Name of your Parish

Have you complied with your religious duties within the past 12 months

Yes

No

Do you belong to any Society to which the Catholic Church is opposed

Yes

No

Were you ever previously a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians

Yes

No

If yes, give City, State, Division # and reason for withdrawal

I do solemnly pledge my sacred word and honor that the answers I have given to the above questions are true.

I do solemnly pledge

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