The Congregation of the Brothers of St. Patrick or the Patrician Brothers as they are popularly known began in the small town of Tullow, Ireland on 2nd February, 1808. The Congregation was founded by Rt. Rev. Dr. Daniel Delaney, under the patronage of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In 1846, the Brothers sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Baltimore, USA and laid the foundation for their first mission abroad. In 1883, another group of Patricians arrived in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. After establishing themselves, the brothers moved to Papua New Guinea, an island that needed the Brothers’ assistance.
In 1875, the first foundation of the Patrician Brothers was laid in Chennai, India. In 1961, Brothers were drawn to Kenya. In 2007, the Indian Province took up a mission in Ghana, Africa and in 2012, South Sudan and Dubai. In 2008, the Brothers completed 200 years of their existence as harbingers of education, touching and making a difference in the lives of many. Today, the Patrician Brothers run schools, colleges, boarding houses, technical institutions, non-formal education centres and other education related institutions in Ireland, United States of America, India, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Kenya and Ghana. The headquarters known as the Generalate is located at the Patrician Brothers’ Monastery, Ryde, Australia, and it has its headquarters known as the Provincialate in Mount St. Mary’s New Delhi.
The school community celebrated St. Patrick's Day with enthusiasm through two vibrant events.
On March 14, 2025, a special school assembly featured a prayer service, Irish dance, and an inspiring address by the principal on St. Patrick's legacy. Since it was also Holi, the festival of colors, students performed a lively dance depicting its spirit of joy and unity, making the celebration even more vibrant.
On March 15, 2024, an evening prayer service brought together staff families and neighbouring communities. The soothing prayers, entertainment, and fellowship dinner hosted by the Patrician Brothers created a warm and memorable gathering.
Both events beautifully highlighted faith, culture, and unity, leaving a lasting impact on all.
St. Patrick's Academy, Bengaluru commissioned a graduation ceremony to the ISC outgoing
batch 2024-25 on 1 st February 2025. The event was held at school main stage, at 6.30 pm.
The graduation designed to leverage the recognition and appreciation along with good luck
wishes and amplify the cusp of the time. The entire program was hosted under the auspices
of the chief guest Prof. Prashanth K.C, the principal Rev. Br. O.J. Joseph, and the Superior of
the Community Rev. Br. Sylvanus. The event encountered the fabulous dais with the highly
sophisticated sound and light mechanisms to have the full gush and vibe in honour of the
outgoing batch.
The academic regalia kick-started at 6 pm in which the parents of respective graduates did
the hat & gown wearing ceremony and at 6.30 pm, with the arrival of the dignitaries the
pomp and circumstance began. At the very outset the comperes placed their introductory
note with the general salutation by which the graduates escalated their triumphant
procession towards the dais accompanied by the parents handheld. The principal unleashed
the initial wishing and eventually declared 'The stage is yours today! You are the celebrities
of the day on whose honour is today's entire ceremony! Cherish to the fullest extent!' With
this initial wish and declaration the ceremony very solemnly steered into full swing.
The elites who joined the event to witness were Rev. Br. Solomon, Rev. Br. PU George, Rev.
Br. Anand, Rev. Br. Pradeep, Middle school coordinator Ms. Smitha Lobo and Junior
coordinator Ms. Sithara Bora.
The eagerly awaited Junior School Sports Day was a vibrant and energetic event, held on 25th January. The day began with a grand opening ceremony, where students assembled according to their House teams, proudly displaying their team spirit. The chief guest, Ms. Manju T Abraham, a former National Badminton player, was warmly welcomed and received the salute from the students. The atmosphere was electric as parents, teachers, and fellow students cheered enthusiastically for the participants.
The event featured a variety of exciting races, including the Ball Balancing Race, Gift Gala, and Hopscotch Race, keeping the audience entertained. The competitive spirit soared with individual sprint events and relay races, where young athletes showcased their determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The kindergarten children's walk-past added a touch of charm and sweetness to the event.