Purpose of the Ancient Order of Hibernians

To promote Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity

To foster and sustain loyalty to country and community

To aid and advance by all legitimate means the aspirations and endeavors of the Irish people for complete and absolute independence, promoting peace (with justice) and unity for all Ireland

To foster the ideals and perpetuate the history and traditions of the Irish people

To promote Irish culture.

To encourage civic participation

To encourage an equitable U.S. Immigration law for Ireland, and to cooperate with all groups for a fair American Immigration Policy

To accept and support, without prejudice, the concept of free expression of religious practices for the people of the world