Background
Ryan, Patrick L. was born on April 29, 1876 in Limerick, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Mary Creagh Ryan.
Ryan, Patrick L. was born on April 29, 1876 in Limerick, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Mary Creagh Ryan.
Educated Saint Patrick’s College, Carlow, and Saint Paul’s Seminary, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Came to the United States, 1898, naturalized citizen, 1915. Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1899. Appointed curate Holy Cross Church, San Francisco, California, 1899.
General director Affiliated Catholic Charities, 1911-1916.
Pastor Saint Edward’s Church, San Francisco, 1916. Vicar general Archdiocese of San Francisco, 1917.
Pastor Star of the Sea Church, San Francisco, 1920.