Br. Patrick was born in Yonkers, N.Y. He was a student at Manhattan Prep (the College's now defunct preparatory school) for one year from 1959-60. Prior to coming to Manhattan College, Br. Patrick taught at La Salle Institute in Troy, NY (1968-75). He credits this teaching experience as having had the greatest impact on his life as a Brother. Br. Patrick has been a member of the English department at the College since 1977. He is a Giants fan and, of course, a Jaspers fan. Br. Patrick is interested in sports, especially golf, and enjoys opera and classical music as well as reading books on history and political biography.