The AOH evolved from a need in the early sixteen hundreds to protect the lives of priests who risked immediate death to keep the Catholic Faith alive in occupied Ireland after the reign of England’s King Henry VIII. Its mission today is to promote Irish Culture, Community and Christian Charity. Any male of Irish heritage who is a practicing Catholic is welcomed to join. For more information, please contact Rick Connell at 860-867-7866, or email mailto:rconnellsr@gmail.com