Catherine Mitchell Miceli
What motivated you get involved in your community? I first joined the Co Leitrim Society of NY almost 40 years ago and immediately became active as an officer. From there I became a delegate to the United Irish Counties Association, The NYC St Patrick's Day Parade, and The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. I am also an active member of the Cardinal Stritch Columbiettes in Brooklyn.
How do you think your community work has brought about positive change? I believe that with the help of all of our members working together we kept the Irish organizations alive and active. We helped our Irish community having Fundraisers for those in need and kept the organizations alive with the funds from the Annual Dances. The annual dances brought the County people together once a year.
Has your job or profession helped in your community work? All of the Irish Organizations are strictly Volunteer. I was a volunteer in all of the organizations and enjoyed working with all the other volunteers.
Biography: Catherine left Cloone, Co Leitrim and worked in Lloyds Bank in London before immigrating to New York in 1962. She worked in the business world in NYC and is now retired from her position as CFO.
She is presently Director of the UICA of NY, having served as President, Vice President, Corresponding Secretary and Auditor. She is a dedicated member of The County Leitrim Society of NY, having served in every elected office including President. She is presently a Director of the NYC St Patrick's Day Parade, having served as Recording Secretary for more than 20 years. She is presently President of the LAOH Div. 29 NY. and active in her parish of St. Simon and Jude Church in Brooklyn.
In recognition of her work in the Irish Community, Cathy has been the recipient of many awards, from the County Leitrim Society, The Queens County St Patrick's Parade, The NYC St Patrick's Day Parade, The United Irish Counties, The Brooklyn Irish American Parade and the Queens County LAOH.
