Rev. William J. Kelly, S.J. Division

Where Faith,
Heritage &
Brotherhood Meet

We are Milwaukee's chapter of America's oldest Irish Catholic fraternal organization — a community built on shared faith and Irish pride.

Friendship · Unity · Christian Charity

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Ancient Order of Hibernians — Milwaukee
Charlie Hoffmann, President of the Rev. William J. Kelly, S.J. Division
A Message from Our President
"The AOH has always been about more than heritage — it's about showing up for your brothers and your community, year after year."

Our division has been a fixture of Milwaukee's Irish Catholic community for generations. We gather each month, march each March, and give back each year — not because we have to, but because it's who we are.

Whether you're here to learn about joining, attend an event, or simply find out more about our work — you're welcome. Come find us.

Charlie Hoffmann

President, Rev. William J. Kelly, S.J. Division

100+
Active Members
146
Years in Milwaukee
$576k+
Donated to Schools
3
Schools Supported

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Signature Events

AOH Milwaukee brothers marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade holding the Rev. William J. Kelly, S.J. Division banner with American and Irish flags
March · Annual

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Each March, AOH Milwaukee brothers don the Irish sash and march together through the streets of Milwaukee — proudly carrying the banner of the Rev. William J. Kelly, S.J. Division.

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AOH Milwaukee brothers serving at the traditional Sunday morning Liturgy for Peace and Justice at Irish Fest
August · Annual

Irish Fest

AOH Milwaukee is woven into the fabric of the world's largest Irish music festival — from our private stage pavilion to Sunday morning Mass. Find a brother in an Irish sash and you might just get invited upstairs.

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Taste of Ireland Milwaukee — Presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians
Flagship Fundraiser · Oct/Nov · Annual

Taste of Ireland

Our flagship event packs Turner Ballroom with Irish stew, silent auction bids, live music, and the moment everyone waits for — representatives from each school we support taking the stage to say thank you.

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Catholic men of Irish birth or descent are invited to become brothers. Membership is an invitation into a community of faith, friendship, and service that has endured for generations in Milwaukee.

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