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THE CRESCENT HARP OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS IN LOUISIANA VOLUME 5,5, IISSUESSUE 44 SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2014 FOLLOW THE LOUISIANA AOH ON-LINE http://aohla.com A MAGNIFICENT CONVENTION Facebook: Louisiana State Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians IN ST. LOUIS St. Joseph near downtown St. Louis. There, Next stop, Atlantic City Archbishop Robert Carlson invited the Hi- in 2016 bernians to remember the great faith of their ancestors in preserving the gospel in the The 97th Biennial National Convention of modern world. the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Not that Hibernians ever need to “break Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians met in the ice,” but an Irish night icebreaker cer- St. Louis, Missouri for four days of business, tainly gave impetus to the good time that debate, fellowship, and a renewal of purpose awaited everyone in St. Louis. Irish dancers and energy. Chaired by Hibernian Judge and singers performed for the convention James Wahl of St. Louis and Past National goers while a variety of tasty treats and the President George Clough, also of the Gate- usual Irish refreshments relaxed the multi- way City, the Convention showcased the tudes. beautiful city of St. Louis and the Marriott The next day began the business of the Grand Renaissance Hotel in which the Con- Order with the various business reports and vention took place. AOH National VP Judge McKay and Treasurer the (usual) spirited debate that characterizes As usual, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Danny O’Connell (Left) stand with newly- began the convention as more than eight elected Secretary Jere Cole as they move the (Continued on page 6) hundred people fit easily into the Shrine of Secretary’s office to New Jersey. 2014 INTERNATIONAL COMMEMORATION OF AN GORTA MOR SET FOR NEW ORLEANS Famine Commemoration The New Orleans Famine Commemora- 5:00-6:00 tion Committee invites AOH members and Irish Famine Commemoration Parade Countdown their families to join in the communitywide The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club will With less than two months to go until Irish recognition. For more information visit march from Jackson Square through the the 2014 International Famine Commemora- www.ifnola2014.org. French Quarter to usher in Lace Curtain tion in New Orleans, host organizations are Friday, November 7 Night on Conti Street. Members will give busy preparing activities that pay tribute to 10:00-4:30 out special commemorative beads on the the victims of the Great Irish Famine and Tulane University Symposium at the route. celebrate the impact of Irish immigration on St. Alphonsus Art and Cultural Center 6:00-9:00 the Crescent City. Ireland and New Orleans: From the Famine to Lace Curtain Night - An Gorta Mór: The national and international spotlight Katrina – Stories of Recovery will examine a The Great Hunger Exhibit will be on New Orleans from November 6 - variety of topics exploring the connection This Irish heritage street celebration in the 9 when Heather Humphreys, Ireland’s new between New Orleans and Ireland. The sym- 900 block of Conti Street will feature a reun- Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gael- posium will close Friday afternoon with a tacht, and other Irish officials visit the city for keynote address by the Irish Minister. The (Continued on page 3) this historic remembrance. symposium is free and open to the public. PAGE 2 THE CRESCENT HARP The Crescent Harp EDITORIAL - A PASSING OF THE TORCH Editor-in-Chief John T. Browne For anyone who pauses and takes move, the members in Convention positive sign for the order and will Editorial Staff stock of their lives, there are al- passed a resolution naming Brother no doubt help contribute to the John D. Fitzmorris III Stanton McNeely ways those moments that we call McNabb National Secretary Emeri- growth and maintenance of the Jeremy Hughes “watersheds;” that is, those mo- tus. Order. Ex-Officio ments or events that have such For his part, Brother Cole has That being said, one cannot help Joseph Casler significance that we mark our lives moved the Secretary’s office from but feel a bit maudlin’ for a bygone Raymond Donovan in terms of “before it and time in which the meticulous Mark Foley Martin Kearney after it.” Such events can care and dedication of men Ronald Burke vary between the joys of hav- such as Thomas McNabb ——————————- ing one’s first child or as sad marked the true spirit and ARTICLE SUBMISSION as a death, war, or natural success of organizations like VIA: [email protected] disaster. What is constant is the AOH. His dogged deter- [email protected] that we understand that mination to provide the best Please submit all photos things will never be the same service to all the Hibernian via .jpeg again. Such knowledge can membership and his absolute ARTICLE DEADLINES: often bring sadness. Other dedication to his Irish herit- November 15 times optimism. age and Catholic faith are February 15 In the case of the National things we can only hope to May 15 Board of the Ancient Order AOH Brother Thomas McNabb (second from left) holds his emulate. August 15 proclamation declaring his first ever National Secretary of Hibernians, both can be Emeritus at the St. Louis Convention. Thirty-eight years of service. said after this last convention It has often been said that we AN IRISH PHRASE in St. Louis. Auburn, New York to New Jersey “stand upon the shoulders of gi- Thomas McNabb is no longer and begun updating the records ants.” Few more gigantic figures “The Irish don't our National Secretary. system of the National Order. No have existed in the Ancient Order After thirty-eight years—thirty doubt, the inclusion of technology of Hibernians than Thomas know what they want of them as National Secretary— and the energy Brother Cole brings McNabb. and are prepared to Brother McNabb has stepped to his position will streamline the fight to the death to aside, and a new secretary, Jere various forms and processes used get it.” Cole of New Jersey, was elected to by AOH Divisions and boards fill his seat. In an unprecedented throughout the country. This is a LADIES AOH - GOLDEN ROSE CELEBRATION By Shelley Power, LAOH The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH), Margaret Haughery Division is pleased to announce that John T. Browne is the recipient of the 2014 Golden Rose Award. Members of the LAOH and their guests gathered for Mass at St. Patrick’s Church on Sunday, August 17, 2014, to hon- or John and present him with the Award. Immediately after Mass, all enjoyed to a deli- cious brunch in the Rectory. This award is presented each year to a person who has excelled in supporting the goals of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hiber- nians and who has served the community in an outstanding manner. This is the first year our award has been presented to a gentle- man. John is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a long-time supporter of John is also a supporter of all things Irish in family and friends join him on this special the LAOH. When his wife Betty passed the New Orleans area. He is most deserving occasion. Congratulations to John T. Browne away, he volunteered to assume her duties as of this honor. for being named the LAOH’s 2014 Golden head of the LAOH Telephone Committee. John was pleased to have his son and close Rose! VOLUME 5, ISSUE 4 PAGE 3 (Continued from page 1) www.ifnola2014.org. tertainment will include performances by the 9:00-5:30 renowned Celtic rock band Black 47, and ion performance of the popular Celtic band Irish Fest at Kingsley House in the Irish New York Celtic-Jazz singer Tara O’Grady The Poor Clares and signature dishes from Channel with her Black Velvet Band, plus traditional New Orleans restaurants for the preview of A Walk for Relief: Let’s Bounce to bene- Irish music and dancing. Officials from Ire- An Gorta Mór: The Great Hunger, a new exhibit fit the Red Cross will be followed by a Gaelic land, including Heather Humphreys, the new at the Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans Football Tournament and New Orleans’ Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, made possible through the Emigrant Support first casual dress Irish Feis dance competition and Irish Consul General Paul Gleeson will be Programme of Ireland. The winning entries in presented by Muggivan School of Irish Dance. guest speakers. A portion of the proceeds will a juried art competition on Hunger Awareness Other festival activities include a special per- benefit charities dedicated to providing Fam- will also be on display at the ICM. Hosted by formance by The Poor Clares, The Wild Irish ine and hunger relief. Tickets are available at the St. Patrick Foundation, Lace Curtain Roots, céili and traditional music session, a www.irishnetworkneworleans.org and Night proceeds will benefit the Lantern Light Great Famine art exhibit, children’s activities www.innolagala.org. Rebuild Center. Tickets are available in ad- and a Celtic Canines area for rover. The pro- Sunday, Nov. 9 vance at www.icmnola.com and will also be ceeds from festival food sales will support 1:00-4:00 sold the night of the event. Lantern Light. In honor of the International Dedication and Blessing of Hibernian Saturday, Nov. 8 Famine Commemoration a simple brown but- Memorial Park 10:00-Noon ton will serve as the ticket to the schedule of The Louisiana Ancient Order of Hibernians Historical Tour of Irish New Orleans festival heritage activities.