Today Saturday, February 9, at 7pm to 7:30pm Catholic Faith Network will air the start of a series of segments featuring The Parade Chairman Sean Lane, The Grand Marshal Dr Brian O’Dwyer, the Aides to The Grand Marshal and Timothy Cardinal Dolan. Be sure to tune in! Faith & Heritage - Heart of Irish Immigration Catholic Faith Network Channels: Optimum: … [Read more...]
The procession
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Farewell to Katherine M. “Kitty” Geissler
Farewell to Katherine M. “Kitty” Geissler The Board of Directors of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, on behalf of all Irish-Americans, celebrates the life and mourns the death of our dear Kitty Geissler, 105 years old. We offer our prayers for her soul and for her family. Kitty was a Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians National Life Member and the … [Read more...]
Middletown Woman Shatters ‘Shamrock Ceiling’ as Aide in New York City Saint Patricks Day Parade
Therese Byrne Meyer has shattered the “shamrock ceiling” in Orange County, N.Y., becoming the first woman in the New York suburb elected as an Aide to the Grand Marshal of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. “I think I had five hours of sleep last night. I couldn’t believe it was finally happening, that the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is finally … [Read more...]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year For many people, that phrase equates to Christmas, but to me, they symbolize St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against Christmas, but it’s not my favorite holiday. That distinction belongs to St. Patrick’s Day. When I received my first lesson about St Patrick as a child I was hooked, and that was back when the … [Read more...]