Patrick was born in Oklahoma City, raised at St. Patrick's Parish, educated in a number of secondary and tertiary Catholic institutions, and holds an undergraduate degree in business and a graduate degree in liberal studies. He has had previous careers in homebuilding and as a professional musician.
Patrick has been the Business Manager for Christ the King Parish since July, 1985. His responsibilities include - but are not limited to - (1) financial accounting and the parish budget, (2) building and grounds maintenance, repair, and improvements, and (3) personnel administration. Also included is the "care and feeding" of the various computer, telephone, security, and sound systems used by the parish. If you don't find it in some other parish employee's job description, it's in his. He is a member of the CK Parish Council, Finance Board, and Stewardship Committee.