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.
On June 21, St. Patrick's Academy celebrated International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm. The event witnessed active participation from students across all grades. The school ground echoed with positive energy as students performed various asanas and practiced the Suryanamaskar with focus and discipline. The celebration aimed to promote physical well-being, mental clarity, and inner peace among young learners. It was a refreshing and rejuvenating experience for all.
St. Patrick's Academy took a keen interest in moulding students in leadership that resulted in the establishment of Students&apos: Council at School level. The school has embarked on the ceremony of Investiture under the auspice of Professor Dr. Georgy Kurien (Lt Colonel), the Associate Dean of the School of Business and Management, Christ University and Rev. Br. O.J. Joseph, the Principal. The message on this occasion brought in the underlining principles of a leader. The function witnessed the presence of guests Rev. Br. Jose and Rev. Br. Britto besides the presence of School Coordinators. The ceremony encapsulated the conferring of badges by the dignitaries and the Sash-adornment conferred by the respective parents. Rev. Br. Sylvanus had overseen the entire ceremony to have its legacy writ in the history of school events.
The Parents Teachers Conference (PTC) for class 6 & 7 held on 7th June 2025 was a vibrant and insightful event that brought together educators, parents, and mental health professionals for a meaningful exchange. The highlight of the evening was an engaging and enriching session led by Ms. Vijaya Geetha, a well-respected psychologist from Apollo Hospital, who shared her expert insights on "The Art of Parenting."
The session concluded on a deeply positive note, leaving parents feeling more informed, empowered, and inspired to nurture their children with compassion, awareness, and patience.