Q & A with Fr. Patrick
When is your birthday? March 25
Where did you grow up? Italy
What did your parents do? Director at Nestle
How many siblings do you have? 8
What is your birth order in the family? 8
What was your favorite book as a child? Animal Farm
Who taught you your faith? Family
In what church ministries were you involved? Cantor
Who is your favorite saint(s)? St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Henry Newman, St. Carlo Acutis, Mother Teresa
At what age did you start discerning the priesthood? 13
What attracted you to the priesthood? Joy of the priests that I knew
When is your ordination anniversary? June 7
When is your anniversary with St. Mary Cathedral? August 1
What is your favorite church hymn? O God Beyond all Praising
What is your favorite sport? Table tennis
How tall are you? 6’4″
What type of music do you like to listen to? Gospel, Italian Music
What part of the country do you enjoy the most when vacationing? Texas and Maryland
What is your favorite food? Rice and fish
What is your favorite movie? Babette’s Feast by Gabriel Axel
What are some of your favorite books? I and Thou by Martin Buber
What is a fun fact that people might not know about you? I worked on a talk show.
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