Bergen County New Jersey Chapter of Ancient Order of Hibernians Established

Chapter to promote the cause of sainthood for Fr. Solanus Casey

The Bergen County New Jersey Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians has been established in River Edge, NJ. It is the only active AOH Chapter in Bergen County. AOH State Officials swore in members of the Chapter during a ceremony that took place in Jersey City, NJ on June 8, 2007. The Chapter currently has 119 members. The organization is dedicated to uniting Irish Catholic men in Friendship, Unity, and Catholic Charity.

The Chapter is known as the Fr. Solanus Casey Division. It is named after Fr. Solanus Casey, a humble priest who dedicated his life caring for the poor, lonely and suffering of the world. The Catholic Church is considering Fr. Solanus Casey, who was born in Wisconsin to Irish immigrant parents, for sainthood. His canonization would make him the first American male born saint. Saint Elizabeth Seton is the first American female born saint. She was canonized in 1975. For more information about Fr. Solanus Casey and the Cause for his Beatification please visit: www.solanuscasey.org.

About the AOH:

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 300 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American A.O.H. is a separate and much larger organization. The Order has also provided a continuing bridge with Ireland for those who are generations removed from our country. For more information about the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, please visit: www.aoh.com