Visit by the President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America.

On Sunday 11th February, the Seminary Community was joined by Mr Daniel J. O’Connell (President of the AOH in America) for Mass in St Mary’s Oratory, followed by brunch in Pugin Hall.

The President of the AOH was accompanied by Mr Sean Pender (Vice-President) and Mr Ray Lynch (Secretary).

We thank the AOH for their ongoing support and generous donation towards the work of priestly formation at the National Seminary.

Daniel J. O'Connell (President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America) presents the Order’s annual donation to Fr Tomás Surlis (Seminary Rector)

Daniel J. O'Connell (President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America); Sean Pender (Vice-President) and Ray Lynch (Secretary) pictured with the Seminary Community on the occasion of their visit on Sunday 11th February.

Daniel J. O'Connell (President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America); Sean Pender (Vice-President) and Ray Lynch (Secretary) pictured with Fr Tomás Surlis (Rector) on the occasion of their visit to the Seminary on Sunday 11th February.

Daniel J. O'Connell (President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America); Sean Pender (Vice-President) and Ray Lynch (Secretary) pictured with Fr Tomás Surlis (Rector), Fr Seán Corkery and Fr Shane O’Neill (Directors of Formation), and seminarians Tiernan Burke (Cloyne), Mark Caffrey (Meath) and Barnabas Tumwekwase (Raphoe) on the occasion of their visit to the Seminary on Sunday 11th February.