Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 2 of Babylon, represented the organization’s more than 750 local members at the 103rd Biennial AOH-LAOH National Convention held July 15–19, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. Standing (left to right): Jerry Belmont (Past President), Chris Bradley (Division President), Matt Buckley (Past President), Frank Collins (Marshal), Bill Corrigan (Past President & Treasurer), Mary Louise Cairo (Past LAOH President), Michelle Krafczek (LAOH Treasurer), John Weppler (Recording Secretary), Piegi Fabian (Past LAOH President), and Lucinda Lauro Rooney (LAOH President). Seated: Margaret Hennessey (Past National LAOH President).
An 11-member delegation from the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH), St. Patrick’s Division 2 of Babylon, represented the organization’s more than 750 local members at the 103rd Biennial AOH-LAOH National Convention, held July 15–19, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska.
The convention brought together Hibernian delegates from across the United States to conduct the national business of the Order while celebrating its enduring commitment to Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity. Delegates also participated in educational seminars, leadership meetings, and discussions designed to strengthen local divisions while promoting Irish heritage, the Catholic faith, patriotism, and charitable service.
Representing St. Patrick’s Division 2 were Division President Chris Bradley, Past Presidents Jerry Belmont, Matt Buckley, and Bill Corrigan, Recording Secretary John Weppler, and Marshal Frank Collins.
Representing the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians were President Lucinda Lauro Rooney, Treasurer Michelle Krafczek, Past Presidents Mary Louise Cairo and Piegi Fabian, and Past National LAOH President Margaret Hennessey, whose distinguished national leadership continues to be a source of pride for the Babylon organization.
“It was an honor to represent the more than 750 members of St. Patrick’s Division 2 at our National Convention,” said Division President Chris Bradley. “The experience allowed us to share ideas with Hibernians from across the country while bringing back new inspiration to continue serving the Babylon community through our faith, heritage, and charitable works.”
Founded in 1946, St. Patrick’s Division 2 has proudly served the Babylon community continuously for nearly eight decades, making it one of the area’s longest-standing Irish-American fraternal organizations. This October, the Division will celebrate its 80th Anniversary, commemorating eight decades of preserving Irish heritage, promoting the
Catholic faith, supporting charitable causes, and strengthening the Babylon community through volunteerism and civic engagement.
Today, St. Patrick’s Division 2 remains one of the largest and most active AOH and LAOH organizations in New York State, with more than 750 members dedicated to the Order’s enduring motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.
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