STAMFORD—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano recently met with the Ancient Order of Hibernians at their Hall in Stamford on the occasion of their state convention.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians JFK Division 1 of Bridgeport donated 2,500 dollars to Malta House in Norwalk, which provides support to pregnant mothers. The JFK Division of the AOH presented a check to Bishop Caggiano to support the good work of Malta House.
“The bishop was very nice to be present even with his busy schedule,” said Mark Ryan, president of the JFK division. “I truly appreciate him coming.”
Division, state and national Hibernians were on hand and enjoyed a picture or two with Bishop Caggiano.
About Malta House
It is Malta House’s mission to promote the dignity of God-given life by providing a nurturing home environment, support services and independent living skills to pregnant and parenting mothers of all faiths and their children. Since 1998, it has been blessed by the grateful support of many individuals, businesses and organizations whose kind generosity has helped make a significant difference in changing the course of women’s lives and their future.
About the Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization founded concurrently in the coal-mining region of Pennsylvania and New York City in May 1836. Active across the United States, The Order seeks to aid the newly arrived Irish, both socially and economically. The many Divisions and club facilities located throughout the U.S. have traditionally been among the first to welcome new Irish immigrants. Here, the Irish culture—art, dance, music, and sports are fostered and preserved. The newcomers can meet some of ‘their own’ and are introduced to the social atmosphere of the Irish-American community. the AOH has been at the forefront for issues concerning the Irish, such as; Immigration Reform; economic Incentives both here and in Ireland; the human rights issues addressed in the MacBride Legislation; Right-To-Life; and a peaceful and just solution to the issues that divide Ireland.
(For more information on Malta House visit: www.maltahouse.org. For more information on the Ancient Order of Hibernians visit: www.aoh.com)
