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Brothers: Benedict, Aquinas,
Philip, Matthew, Alphonus and Kevin
September 2006 |
Mission
Statement
We Patricians,
inspired by the life of Jesus Christ, rise to proclaim His option for
the poor. We hold all of creation to be holy and worthy of reverence.
Its song of praise is spoiled only by sin. We dedicate ourselves to
restore right relationships to our world by compassion and action for
justice.
Like Daniel Delany, we refuse to separate our faith from life. Through life-giving
Brotherhood and prayer, we strive for a union of hearts and minds which
will transform us and lead us to witness and service. We set ourselves
firmly against whatever may cause injustice. We tend to the marginalized
and in so doing, glorify our Creator-God.
We resolve to
carry forward the enduring educational initiatives of our forebears and
the newer ministries of our apostolate. But we will test them all, for
their benefit to the poor and for justice' sake. Wherever we are, we
will promote wholeness, welcome and self-worth.
As the future
unfolds, our hope remains secure. Because our call is for service, we
are ready to venture, risk, even fail, that some good might take hold,
that some hope might be shared and that the poor might have their voices
heard.
Listen to the voice deep
within as it calls you to Come and Serve. Do you
feel ready to to consider this challenging
though rewarding way of life?
The Patrician Brothers have missions in
Ireland, India, USA, Australia, Kenya
and Papua New Guinea. We encourage men from all ethnic and
racial groups to consider becoming a member of our Order.
Do you have a religious vocation?
Click Here to find out more.
 “In the early days of the nineteenth century,
the torch of faith burned uncertain among the people of Ireland.
Decades of penal restrictions had failed to extirpate the people’s
faith, but ignorance of the principles of religion caused great anxiety
among the hierarchy of the country. Dr. Delany, bishop of the diocese
of Kildare and Leighlin, saw an opportunity in the relaxation of the
Penal Laws to arrest the evil. Wishing to impart a knowledge of the
principles of religion to the people of his diocese, he formed a group
of catechists at Tullow, Co. Carlow,. Under his direction these zealous
young men devoted their time on Sundays to the instruction of the laity,
both juvenile and adult. To insure continuity in their work, the bishop
formed from these catechists the nucleus of a religious congregation of
Brothers.
Appropriately, the servant of God who had a
fervent devotion to the Blessed Sacrament placed the congregation under
the special protection of the Sacred Heart and under the patronage of
the Blessed Mother and of St. Patrick. Succeeding generations of
Brothers have endeavored to develop in the minds of those confided to
their care a tender devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, to the Sacred
Heart and the Blessed Mother.
Primarily an active congregation, the Brothers
view as their highest goal God’s honor and glory by the proper
employment of the talents He has given them. To this end they follow a
way of life that obligates them to the perpetual observance of the vows
of celibacy, poverty, and obedience, and a rule of life having the
approbation of the Holy See. Joining action to contemplation, the
Brothers dedicate themselves to the particular end of their vocation
which is the Christian education of youth.
From lowly beginnings the
congregation spread throughout Ireland. Animated by that zeal that
fired their holy founder, the Brothers extended their work of spiritual
and educational endeavor to foreign lands. The call for help in
extending Christ’s kingdom came from Madras, India in 1870 and the
Brothers responded. Today, they conduct schools and orphanages in
India.
In
1880, the land of Southern Cross beckoned, and the Brothers established
their first foundation in Sydney. Other foundations in the new
commonwealth followed. India and Australia are now provinces with
novitiates and houses of formation.
In 1961 the Brothers opened their first
foundation in Africa, followed subsequently by another establishment.
In more recent years, the Brothers have entered on real pioneering work
in mission lands, establishing in New Guinea where in addition to the
teaching apostolate, social agricultural and technical skills are
fostered and developed in another of the newly emerging nations.
It was not until 1948 that
the Brothers made their first foundation in America. This was in
Santa Monica, California, followed later by other establishments.
As well, the Brothers have established a Novitiate for American
aspirants who have graduated from high school.
The Patrician Brothers - California
"Travelling along Bolsa Avenue in Midway City (a
small enclave in west Orange County) one may notice the sign 'The
Brothers of Saint Patrick, Novitiate'. The short explanation of this
notice is that the Brothers of St. Patrick are an Irish Congregation,
established in 1808 by Bishop Daniel Delany for the purpose of helping
the poor and educating youth. Over time the Brothers established several
houses in Ireland. Responding to numerous invitations from abroad, they
answered the call in many parts of the world. Today you can find our
Brothers in India, Australia, Kenya, the United States and New Guinea.
The Brothers' first foundation in the United States was in Santa Monica
in 1948. After that another opening was made in Los Angeles.
Ever since their coming to the United States, the
Brothers have had as their principal aim the education of youth. More
recently, other areas where youth and the poor can be served have
involved the Brothers in Campus Ministry, Counseling and Parish
Ministry.
Today we see the pressing need to provide our youth
with a sound, solid Christian education, and we invite men, preferably
in the 20-30 age bracket, to ponder the idea of dedicating their lives
to serving God and youth in this calling. We also invite readers of this
to join us in fervent prayer to God to send labourers into His vineyard
to aid the church and the Brothers in a combined effort to spread the
good news.
Potential candidates coming to us get the feel of
this kind of life by following a schedule of daily prayer, study and
self-appraisal. Some months after entering, they begin the Novitiate
training, which lasts for two years. During this time emphasis is placed
on dedication to God and the vows of the consecrated life and of all the
requirements of such a life is made. Great emphasis is placed on the
role of prayer, on the study of scripture and doctrine, and all the
factors necessary for true community living.
Following the two years of the Novitiate, the
candidate takes the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience annually for
a period of at least five years. Then the Brother takes final vows if he
really feels that this is God's will for him.
During the time of temporary vows, the Brother
pursues college courses as needed. He will be expected to obtain
bachelor's and master's degrees.
We cordially invite prospective candidates who may be
considering giving their lives to God's service and that of youth to
look into this mode of life with us.
We also invite the prayers of all - young and old -
to join with us in daily prayer that God will call many labourers into
His vineyard to aid us in that most indispensable of works - the
education of youth and of aiding the poor. What better way could there
be to serve God and country? "
source:
http://www.iol.ie/~patbros/Global/global.html and
http://www.patricianbrothers.com/patwebsite/america/america.html
Bro. Aquinas Cassin
P.O. Box 116,
Midway City,
California 92655, U.S.A.
Phone: 714 - 897 8181
Fax: 714 - 898 9020
email: brothersoc@yahoo.com
Los Angeles
Patrician Brothers,
1713 Hill Drive,
Los Angeles,
California 90041, U.S.A.
Phone: 323 - 257 4108
email: brophilip5@sbcglobal.net
Midway City
St. Patrick's Novitiate,
P.O. Box 116,
Midway City,
California 92655, U.S.A.
Phone: 714 - 897 8181
Fax: 714 - 898 9020
Young men
interested in the life and wishing to labor with youth at the high
school level should apply for further details to:
Director
of Vocations
7820
Bolsa Avenue
Midway
City, CA 92665
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