Society of the Holy Name order to establish a local Society of the Holy Name, approval must be granted by the Dominican order, in the form of Letters patent. For much of its existence, the Holy Name Society was a male society. While some parish Holy Name societies are still all-male, the Holy Name Society as a whole now welcomes both Catholic men and women. Membership is open to practicing Catholics over the age of 18. Members of the Society must first pass through a Novitiate, or formation, stage before becoming professed members and undergoing the Induction Ceremony. During this period of membership, new members
The Medical Society of the County of Westchester The Medical Society of the County of Westchester The Medical Society of the County of Westchester is one of the oldest physician organizations in the United States. It was established in 1797 by 10 physicians in order to foster the common interests of its members and the general public. Over the last 210 years the Society has grown to approximately 1,800 members who work and/or live in Westchester County, New York. Their main office is most recently located in White Plains, New York. The purpose of The Medical Society of the County of Westchester is to advocate, educate and communicate