Patrick grew up in Cornwall, Ontario. He obtained a degree in Humanities from Our Lady Seat of Wisdom in Ontario before pursuing a priestly vocation with the Legionaries of Christ.  During his 9 years of formation he studied humanities again in Cheshire, CT, philosophy at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and completed 4 years of internship in Philadelphia and Toronto helping with spiritual formation, retreats, leadership training and youth ministry.  The theme of the New Evangelization has been a theme of constant interest to him as well as spiritual theology, biblical theology and parish renewal.  He currently serves on the Cathedral Parish council as chair and Parish Renewal Guide bringing the Divine Renovation philosophy of renewal and a passion for evangelization to the Cathedral Community.

Talk Title: Hope in Christ in the Church (unity) – Mystical Body of Christ