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Is mise an tAthair Colm Mitchell. Is Sagart Chicago m\u00e9. My name is Father Colm Mitchell I am a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and am honored to serve as the Deputy National Chaplain. I was ordained in 2022 and I currently serve as Associate Pastor at St Alexander Parish in Palos Heights, IL in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. I have been a Hibernian since 2015 when I joined Chicago Division 32 as a seminarian. I also serve as Illinois State Board Chaplain and State Freedom For All Ireland Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My Irish roots go back to my grandparents from Cavan and Derry on my mother\u2019s side and my great-grandparents from Galway and Roscommon on my father\u2019s. I also have family in Tyrone, which is where I spend most of my time when I visit. I grew up in the Irish-American community here in Chicago. Some of my earliest memories are from being at Irish Fest at Gaelic Park, or various events at the Irish American Heritage Center. My parents were both active members of Irish Northern Aid, so supporting the struggle for Irish Freedom is something that has been very important to me. I have been active with the Irish Freedom Committee and Americans for a United Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few weeks before the National Convention I got a call from a New Jersey phone number. It was our now National President asking me if I would be willing to serve as one of the two chaplains. I was both surprised and honored. I look forward to serving our order over the coming years. Know of my prayers for all of you, our members, and please say a prayer for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sl\u00e1n agus beannacht,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fr. Colm Mitchell
AOH Deputy National Chaplain<\/p>\n