Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY - December 2025

​​​BROOME COUNTY LAOH JUNIORS

Our Junior members continue to inspire us with their unique creative talents, generosity, and joyful spirit. They truly put their special touch on everything they do!

At their December meeting, the girls welcomed new member Haley. They wrapped Christmas gifts for an adopted family. They also nominated their 2026 Officers. The meeting concluded with festive fun as the girls enjoyed making wreaths and exchanging gifts.

Congratulations to the nominated 2026 Officers:

President: Mary Grace Keenan
Vice President: Elizabeth Coyle
Secretary: Quinn Coyle
Treasurer: Mya McManus
Financial Secretary: Layla Blodgett
Historian: Ellody Kozel
Missions & Charities: Kathleen Keenan
Catholic Action: Elizabeth Lewis
Mistress at Arms: Mikayla Walsh
Sentinel: Haley Wagner
Immediate Past President: Mikayla Walsh

The installation of new officers will take place on January 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the AOH.

We are especially proud of Mikayla, who was selected as the 2026 Maid of Erin. Congratulations on this wonderful honor!

Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, January 18, at 1:00 p.m. at the hall on Main Street.

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!We warmly welcome young ladies who are Irish by birth, descent, or adoption, between the ages of five and eighteen, and who are practicing Catholics, to apply for membership. To apply, please contact your Division President or pick up an application at the Hall.

LAOH Division Two

Deborah Burke, President

Congratulations to the 2026 LAOH-2 Incoming Officers:

President: Susan Connors
Vice President: Deborah Burke
Secretary: Kathleen Nilsson
Treasurer: Darlene Comeno
Financial Secretary: Clairann Luke
Historian: Kelly Cole
Missions & Charities: Elizabeth Mahar
Catholic Action: Hollie Walsh
Mistress at Arms: Lauren Cawley
Sentinel: Deb Kennedy
Grievance: Melissa Drabo, Diane Durgin-Sullivan
FFAI: Margaret Tobias and I&E: Michele Swan

The installation of the new officers for the AOH, Broome County LAOH, and LAOH Juniors will take place on Sunday, January 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hall. Please join us in congratulating the newly elected officers.

It gives me great pleasure to extend our warmest congratulations to the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Officials: Grand Marshal: Joseph Milhako, Maid of Erin: Mikayla Walsh, Official Starter: Binghamton Police Investigator John Eggleston.

The Parade Committee is gearing up for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 7, 2026. Please consider placing an advertisement in the Parade Ad Journal—a wonderful way to promote your business or include a personal message. For more information, contact me at (607) 772-0280. Proceeds help offset the costs of sponsoring the parade.

The LAOH County Heritage Dinner Dance will be held on February 21 at Atrio Endicott, featuring music by Old Friends and the Broome County Pipe Band. This lovely evening includes a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner, dancing, and the introduction of the Parade Officials. Tickets are $45. Deadline: February 7, 2025.

Please save the date for Irish Days on February 28 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Come enjoy Irish music, dance, delicious food, and Irish goods for sale.

2026 annual dues of $30 are due in January. Dues may be paid at our January meeting or mailed by check payable to LAOH Division Two, along with your dues card and a self-addressed stamped envelope, to: AOH Hall, 148 Main St., Binghamton, NY 13905 Attn: Cookie Luke

Thank you to our members for the generous donations for Birthright, as well as for the delicious food shared.

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 21, at 7:00 p.m.

Athbhliain faoi Mhaise Daoibh!
Happy New Year! 

-Debbie-

dburke8@stny.rr.com

772-0280​

LAOH County Board

Michele Talcott, President

I would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.  Installation of New Officers for the LAOH and Juniors will take place on January 4, 2026 @ 1:00 pm at the AOH Hall.  Please join us in congratulating them. 

There are some events coming up in February:

--St. Brigid Mass on Sunday February 1, 2026 @ 9:00 am at St. Paul’s Church.

--Irish Days at St. Thomas February 28, 2026

I hope everyone can come and support these events.  Our next County Board meeting will be held on March 3, 2026 @ 5:30 pm. 

In our Motto of Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity-

Michele Talcott, President  607-349-8736

LAOH Division ONe

Barbara Walling, President 

​ Welcome 2026.  Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year! 

Congratulations to our sister, Kathy Blodgett on being the recipient of the Immaculata Award given by the Diocese of Syracuse.  She is a member of St. Paul’s Church.  A well-deserved honor!  Kathy, thank you for all do for the church and the community. 

Congratulations to our incoming officers for the 2026-2027 term.  All are welcome to attend the Installation of officers for AOH, both LAOH divisions and LAOH Juniors which will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the AOH Hall at 1 pm.  

December was a busy month with members truly living our motto.  Our all-division Christmas party was an enjoyable evening.  Thank you to Pauline LeStrange and her traveling keyboard and song leaders Sue Messina, Nancy Hyatt and Maggie Haines for leading the sing-along.  Thank you to all the bakers, plate assemblers and those who supported our holiday cookie fundraiser.  A special thank you for all who supported Wreaths Across America by purchasing wreaths or participating in placing wreaths at cemeteries in Conklin.  A huge thank you for all who supported our December mission of providing hats, gloves, mittens, headbands, socks, hand and toe warmers, ChapStick, personal care items, etc., to fill stockings and gift bags for those at the Warming Center.  Fifty recipients will each receive a gift bag and a Christmas stocking. 

Dues for 2026 are now being collected and are $30.  You may pay your dues at our monthly meeting or mail a check for $30 made out to LAOH Division 1, your membership card and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Eileen Zemek, 1960 Hawleyton Road, Binghamton NY 13903. 

Our next meeting will be Friday, January 9th at 7 pm.  We will say a decade of the Rosary at 6:45 pm.  

Thank you for making my terms as President rewarding and inspiring.  I am always amazed at the amount of generosity shown in support of our fundraisers or when collecting items for our charitable causes.  Also impressive is how we show support or attendance at various events or fundraisers sponsored by the AOH, LAOH Div 2, LAOH Juniors or the Corporation. 

In closing, kindness doesn’t cost a thing, yet It’s the richest gift you can give.  

Yours in Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity,

Barb

bwalling@binghamton.edu  

607-232-6367