Hosted by the Wake County Ancient Order of Hibernians
☘️ Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church – Raleigh, North Carolina
The Wake County Division #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) invites the community to join us for a special St. Patrick’s Day Mass celebrating Ireland’s patron saint and the deep connection between Irish faith, culture, and Catholic heritage.
St. Patrick’s Day is not only a day of celebration but also a day of prayer, thanksgiving, and remembrance of the missionary bishop who brought the Gospel to Ireland. This Mass offers an opportunity for the Irish community, parishioners, and friends to gather in prayer and celebrate the legacy of St. Patrick.
The liturgy will include traditional prayers, Irish elements, and beloved hymns associated with Irish Catholic devotion.
Worship Aid
The Worship Aid for the St. Patrick’s Day Mass is available below. It contains the full order of the liturgy, including prayers, readings, and hymns used during the celebration.
This guide will help participants follow along during the Mass and includes traditional prayers, scripture readings, and music associated with the celebration of St. Patrick, Bishop and Apostle of Ireland.
About the Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is America’s oldest Irish Catholic organization, founded in 1836. Inspired by the example of St. Patrick and generations of Irish immigrants, the AOH is dedicated to the ideals of:
Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.
Hibernians work to:
- Support Catholic faith and parish life
- Promote Irish culture and heritage
- Serve local communities through charitable works
- Remember and preserve Irish history in America
- Support causes related to Ireland and Irish Americans
Here in Wake County, our division is active throughout the year supporting local charities, Irish cultural events, youth programs, and parish communities.
Interested in Joining?
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) welcomes Catholic men of Irish descent who wish to grow in their faith, serve their communities, and celebrate Irish heritage while living the Hibernian motto of:
Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.
Men who are interested in learning more about the Wake County division are encouraged to reach out to the division president using the contact information below. We are always happy to answer questions, share more about the organization, and help introduce prospective members to the division.
Women who are interested in becoming involved in Irish Catholic service and fellowship are invited to learn more about the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH), the sister organization of the AOH, which shares the same historic roots and the Hibernian motto of Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity.
Both organizations work independently while supporting the Irish Catholic community through faith, charity, and the preservation of Irish heritage.
Wake County Contacts
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Brendan Godwin – Division President
📞 (252) 670-5742
✉️ President@WakeAOH.com
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
Sue Cooke – Division President
📞 (919) 951-5076
✉️ WakeCountyLAOHPresident@gmail.com
Join Us in Prayer
Whether you are Irish by birth, heritage, or simply by friendship, we invite you to join us on St. Patrick’s Day as we celebrate the faith that St. Patrick brought to Ireland and that Irish immigrants carried throughout the world.
☘️ All are welcome.
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