• These resources are primarily intended  for the staff and students of our Patrician and Patrician-linked schools throughout the world, but of course we are happy for anyone to use them.
  • If you know of any other resources we can place on this page, please let us know on resources@patricianbrothers.com
  • If you find any dead links please let us know resources@patricianbrothers.com
  • This page will be regularly updated.


Teaching
Units

       Contributions please.














Documents


St Patrick
St Patrick's Confession. (Word doc. - 80kb)
St Patrick's spiritual autobiography. With introduction.


St Patrick
St Patrick and the Druids (Word doc. - 56kb)
St. Patrick's confrontation with the Druidic priests of ancient Ireland as told by J.A. Wylie. With introduction.
by J.A. Wylie
1890
St Patrick
Led by the Spirit: St Patrick (Word doc. - 116kb)
A Review for Religious article in which Fr Ryder describes the role of the Holy Spirit in the life and mission of St Patrick. (Published with permission.)
by Andrew Ryder SCJ, 2006
St Patrick
Behind the Legends (pdf - 56kb)
Is there any truth behind some of the main legends concerning St Patrick?
by Br Linus Walker fsp
St Patrick
A collection of many different texts on St Patrick: hymns, histories, poems...
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~bj333/ppaat.html

Bishop Delany

A history of Bishop Delany, the foundation of the brothers, the early brothers and their life.
31 A5 pages. (1.2Mb)
by Br Camillus Regan fsp
Bishop Delany
A short history of Bishop Daniel Delany. (Word doc.-36kb)
By Sr Claude Carey, 1978
Bishop Delany Spiritual sayings of Bishop Delany

Brigidines A short history of the foundation of the Brigidine Sisters who were also founded by Bishop Delany. (Word doc.-40kb) By Sr Claude Carey, 1978
Patrician
Spirituality
The Spirituality of the Patrician Brothers as experienced at Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield.(pdf - 180kb)
Background on the Brothers - Spirituality - Bishop Delany and St Patrick - Spirituality at College - Surveys

Breasplate Spirituality
How male spirituality expresses itself uniquely in the context of young adolescents in a multi-cultural school in the outer western suburbs of Sydney and how the spirituality of the Breastplate of St Patrick can speak to these young men. (pdf - 180kb)
by Br Domenic Xuereb fsp
Charism
The transmission of religious charism within the leadership of Catholic schools. (pdf-120kb)
by Br Domenic Xuereb fsp
Celtic Spirituality
The Features of Celtic Spirituality (Word doc.-36kb)

Celtic Spirituality
Celtic Spirituality (pdf - 164) - 59 pages

Unknown
Patrician History
Text for the DVD The History of the Patrician Brothers in Australia (see below). (Word doc - 78kb)
by Pat Bros
Patrician History
Once a Soldier   The story of Brother Aloysius Howlin, gaining papal approbation as a religious congregation, and the wearing of the green sash. (Thank you to Mr Kevin Scott for making the digital form available.) (pdf - 120kb)
by Br Linus Walker fsp









Bibliography



Patrician
Website
This will take you to the Patrician website where you will find a list of books and articles related to the Patrician Brothers.

Other Books with history, hymns, prayers, spirituality....









Prayers
A selection of Patrician and general prayers.
Very happy to receive contributions. (resources@patricianbrothers.com)











Audio-Visual
Links will take you to an email address. We will not  provide copies of commercially produced material. (resources@patricianbrothers.com)


PowerPoint
The Deer's Cry - Music & Images - 4min- Also in DVD format.
Available for loan or purchase.
by M. Peck
Holy Cross
PowerPoint
History of the Brothers in Australia - 9min - Also in DVD format.
Available for loan or purchase. No commentary.
by Pat Bros
Video (DVD)

History of the Brothers in Australia - 49min.
Available for purchase at cost price.
Video with commentary covering the history of the Brothers in Australia from 1808 in Ireland to today. Produced with school students in mind but can certainly be used for older groups. Not a professional production, but should be quite watchable. Text is available: see "Documents" above.
by Pat Bros
Video (DVD)
The Old Rugged Cross - Music & Images- 8min
Available for loan or purchase.
by Pat Bros
Video (DVD)
Patricians in Kenya - Music & Images - 7min
Available for loan or purchase.
by Pat Bros
Video (DVD)
Patrick - Docudrama - 53min
Narrated by Liam Neeson
www.visionvideo.com
Available for loan to Patrician-linked schools.
by Faith & Values Media
Video (DVD) Patrick: Brave Shepherd of the Emerald Isle
Patrick's early days. Animated - 30min
www.visionvideo.com
Available for loan to Patrician-linked schools.
by Faith & Values Media
Video (DVD) St Patrick: The Irish Legend
Feature film - 1hr 30min
www.visionvideo.com
Available for loan to Patrician-linked schools.
by Faith & Values Media
Video (DVD)

Reflective DVDs. Go to  http://www.iwjstore.com and you will find an excellent reflective DVD offer. In the 'Ultra Combo" offer you will end up with around sixteen separate presentations on different religious themes. Excellent for school and parish liturgies.
Allegoria Productions Inc.









Music
(Link will give lyrics if available.)

Christ Christ Beside Us - 5.5min
"Go Before Us"
by Bernardette Farrell
Christ
Face of Christ - 4.46min
by Bernardette Farrell
St Patrick
"The Deers Cry" (Breastplate). This is one piece of music on a CD called "The Pilgrim" by Shaun Davey which features Celtic music - it is not a CD of hymns.  It is the music used in the PowerPoint/DVD mentioned above. The CD is currenty available from St Paul's Bookshop in Sydney.
by Shaun Davey

St Patrick
Hymn of St Patrick - 2min
"River of Peace"
by Margaret Rizza
St Patrick
Breastplate - 6.36min
by Liam Lawton
St Patrick
Hail Glorious St Patrick - 2min
"Be Thou My Vision"
Manly Seminarians
St Patrick Hail Glorious St Patrick (Adapted)
St Patrick
Hail Glorious St Patrick (Traditional)
Midi file

St Patrick
Christ be Beside Me (Morning Has Broken)
Midi file










Images/Cards



St Patrick (1)
Small images from website page.

St Patrick Icon
Icon design painted in Australia

St Patrick
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St Patrick
Website (www.catholic-forum.com/saints/stpo/001.htm)

St Pat's Day
Website (http://webclipart.about.com/od/holiday/l/blstbra.htm)

St Pat's Day
Website (www.hellasmultimedia.com/webimages/patrick-htm/default.htm)

St Pat's Card A sample of the card is linked; the resolution is low for ease of downloading. Contact us if you would like to order cards or receive the full-resoultion version. (resources@patricianbrothers.com)

Bishop Delany
Colour image (52kb)

Bishop Delany
Bust of Bishop Delany at Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield (28kb)

Delany Card/Bookmark
A pdf sample of the card is linked; the resolution is low for ease of downloading. Contact us if you would like to order cards or receive the full-resoultion version. (resources@patricianbrothers.com)
Patrcian School
Belief Statement

A pdf sample of the card is linked; the resolution is low for ease of downloading. Contact us if you would like to order cards or receive the full-resoultion version. (resources@patricianbrothers.com)
Patrician 2007 Calendar
Single sheet (A4) - Australian/NSW dates (pdf - 1Mb)










Websites
A selection of Patrician-related websites.