Background
O’Brien, Patrick M. was born on October 29, 1885 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Patrick and Johanna (Cronin) O’B.
O’Brien, Patrick M. was born on October 29, 1885 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Patrick and Johanna (Cronin) O’B.
Educated Saint Anselm’s Preparatory School, Manchester, 1902-1905, Saint Anselm’s College, 1905-1907 (Bachelor of Arts, 1915), Holy Cross College, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1907-1909 (honorary Master of Arts, 1924).
Instructor Saint Joseph’s High School, Manchester, 1909-1914. Novitiate Saint Vincent’s Archabbey, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 1914-1915. Professed Benedictine monk, July 22, 1915.
Ordained Benedictine priest, May 30, 1920.
Instructor Saint Benedict Preparatory School, Newark, New Jersey, 1920-1932. Pastor Saint Joseph’s Church, Maplewood, New Jersey, 1933-1937.
Elected abbot Saint Mary's Abbey, also president Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School, Newark, New Jersey, and Delbarton School for Boys, Morristown, New Jersey, August 11, 1937.