Hibernians pledge to expand funds and education to promote life

Published: 2008-01-04

QUINCY, Mass. (CNS) -- Jack Meehan, president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, has urged fellow members to "fight the scourge of abortion" by increasing their support of pro-life efforts. Meehan, who resides in Quincy, sent a letter to members of the Irish-American lay Catholic group Dec. 28 asking them to "stand up and speak out as never before in defense of human life." He suggested that the Hibernians expand their pro-life activism with "practical and material support" by continuing to help expectant mothers seeking aid from pregnancy crisis centers and Birthright, an international organization with local chapters that assists women experiencing crisis pregnancies. Meehan also said group members should continue to support Priests for Life and purchase educational pro-life materials for schools and families. They were also advised to add the Sisters of Life to their Hibernian Charity program donations. Founded in 1991, the Sisters of Life are known nationally for their pro-life work and for giving pro-life retreats in their New York-area convents.

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