The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a Catholic, Irish American Fraternal Organization founded in New York City 4 May,1836. The Order can trace its roots back to a parent organization, of the same name, which has existed in Ireland for over 300 years. However, while the organizations share a common thread, the North American A.O.H. is a separate and much larger organization.

The purpose of this Division is to advance, promote, effectuate throughout the Greater Bridgeport area the purpose of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, Inc as set forth in the Preamble to its Constitution:

• To promote friendship, unity, and Christian charity among its members;
• To foster and sustain loyalty to country among its members;
• To aid and advance by all legitimate means the aspirations and endeavors of the Irish people for complete and absolute independence;
• And to foster the ideals and cultivate the history and traditions of the Irish race throughout the world.