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Founding of the Order
- When
- 4 May 1836
- Where
- New York City
The Ancient Order of Hibernians was founded in New York City on 4 May 1836 to protect Catholic churches and assist Irish immigrants.
The order was established in the United States on 4 May 1836. The name was adopted by groups of Irish immigrants. Its purpose was to act as guards to shield Catholic churches from anti-Catholic forces in the mid-19th century and to assist Irish Catholic immigrants facing discrimination or harsh coal mining working conditions.
Sources
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-21
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