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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