An organization of Catholic men of Irish descent. The order was established in Ireland in 1565 to protect the Catholic Church and its priesthood. In America, one order was established in 1836 to assist Irish immigrants and preserve Irish culture and the Catholic faith.

The organization supports various Church sponsored service activities, including the Birthright program. It's primary charitable activity is support of the Northern Ireland Children's Friendship Project which brings pairs of children from Northern Ireland (one Catholic and one Protestant) to live together for six weeks with an American host family.

The Annapolis area Hibernian Order is named "The Commodore John Barry Division" in honor of the Irish American Revolutionary War hero, known as the "Father of the American Navy."

The Commodore John Barry Division sponsors and conducts various fundraising activities to provide needed support to the sponsored organizations and activities.

Pat Bannon
Phone:410-268-6176
E-mail: bannonclan@comcast.net