CSF December 2022: Local News

San Franciscan receives 2022 St. Bridget Humanitarian Award

Margaret McAuliffe received the 2022 St. Bridget Humanitarian Award from the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians on July 15, exemplifying a woman, like St. Bridget, of faith and action. McAuliffe, a native of County Longford, Ireland, immigrated to the United States in 1959.

An active member of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, McAuliffe has shared her time, talent and treasure with her parish of St. Philip the Apostle Church in San Francisco and organizations such as St. Martin de Porres Society, Alpha Pregnancy Center, Good Shepherd Grace Center and as the incoming president of the San Francisco Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women.

Her involvement in the community includes helping the unborn to the elderly and those dealing with life challenges with alcohol and drug addictions.

She is also very active in the Irish community of San Francisco. As an immigrant herself, she works with the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center.

“When you think of our motto of friendship, unity and Christian charity, you not only think of Margaret, you see it in every action and everything she does,” said State President Kathleen McCarthy in her nomination form. “She is the true spirit of what a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians should be.”

Cathy Mibach, the current president of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, has worked with McAuliffe on many projects and helped compile the nomination for the award, listing the many organizations and projects McAuliffe is involved in. Commenting on her dedication, Mibach said, “If you ask her to do something, she gets stuff done.” ■