Our History
Father Collins had observed and admired the work of the Presentation Sisters in San Francisco after the fire and Earthquake of 1906, which had destroyed both their city convents.
In 1924, he requested that the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary administer and staff the school. Mother Mary Carthagly, the Superior General, sent seven sisters to begin their work educating the students of St. Patrick Parish.
Sister Mary Attracta Birmingham served as the first principal of St. Patrick School and Sisters of the Presentation served as principal until 1983.
In 1983, the last Sister of the Presentation left the staff ending the Sisters’ sixty years of service to the St. Patrick School community.
In 1983, Sr. Jolene Schmitz of the Community of the Holy Spirit was appointed principal of St. Patrick School.
Saint Patrick School's primary building was dedicated by the Most Reverend Edward Joseph Hanna on March 24, 1925. The pastor of St. Patrick Parish at the time was Reverend Richard Collins. The dedication ceremony was unique in that it preceded the actual opening of the school, which did not take place until September 14, 1925.
The initial inspiration to build this parochial school had its source in Mr. Edward McLaughlin, a retired banker, resident of San Jose and a member of St. Patrick Parish.
Two weeks before his death, Mr. McLaughlin sent for Archbishop Hanna, of San Francisco and requested that his benefaction to the Archdiocese, which was in his last will and testament, should be used specifically to build a school for St. Patrick Parish.
The task of building the school and obtaining a congregation of sisters to staff it was delegated to the pastor, Father Richard Collins.
In 2004, the Daughters of Charity chose to sponsor Saint Patrick School as a new partner in their mission to serve the least among us. We are blessed to have their presence on staff and their spirituality to guide us. With the generous support of the Daughters of Charity and the Diocese of San Jose, Saint Patrick School becomes a center of Vincentian spirituality and exceptional academics.
Saint Patrick School's primary building was dedicated by the Most Reverend Edward Joseph Hanna on March 24, 1925. The pastor of Saint Patrick Parish at the time was Reverend Richard Collins. The dedication ceremony was unique in that it preceded the actual opening of the school, which did not take place until September 14, 1925.
The initial inspiration to build this parochial school had its source in Mr. Edward McLaughlin, a retired banker, resident of San Jose, and a member of Saint Patrick Parish.
Two weeks before his death, Mr. McLaughlin sent for Archbishop Hanna of San Francisco and requested that his benefaction to the Archdiocese, which was in his last will and testament, should be used specifically to build a school for Saint Patrick Parish.
The task of building the school and obtaining a congregation of sisters to staff it was delegated to the pastor, Father Richard Collins.
Father Collins had observed and admired the work of the Presentation Sisters in San Francisco after the fire and Earthquake of 1906, which had destroyed both their city convents.
In 1924, he requested that the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary administer and staff the school. Mother Mary Carthagly, the Superior General, sent seven sisters to begin their work educating the students of Saint Patrick Parish.
Sister Mary Attracta Birmingham served as the first principal of Saint Patrick School and the Sisters of the Presentation served as principals until 1983.
In 1983, the last Sister of the Presentation left the staff ending the Sisters’ sixty years of service to the Saint Patrick School community.
In 1983, Sr. Jolene Schmitz of the Community of the Holy Spirit was appointed principal of Saint Patrick School.
In 2004, the Daughters of Charity chose to sponsor Saint Patrick School as a new partner in their mission to serve the least among us. We are blessed to have their presence on staff and their spirituality to guide us. With the generous support of the Daughters of Charity and the Diocese of San Jose, Saint Patrick School is a center of Vincentian spirituality and exceptional academics.
CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF HOPE
OUR FAITH IN ACTION
OUR FUTURE OF EXCELLENCE
Please join us for this historic evening celebrating 100 years of faith, learning, and service at Saint Patrick School. Your presence highlights how much our school has been loved in the last 100 years and gives us hope for the next 100 and beyond.
Program
05:30 PM
06:30 PM
10:00 PM
ARRIVAL & COCKTAIL HOUR
DINNER & PROGRAM
DANCING
EVENT ENDS
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Sponsorship
100th Anniversary Gala Sponsorship
We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor of this historic celebration. Your support will directly benefit our students, and strengthen the future of Catholic education in our community. Your generosity will help us live out our theme: to honor a century of hope, put our faith into action, and build a future of excellence for generations to come. Together, we can continue Saint Patrick School's legacy of forming students in faith, knowledge, and service for the next 100 years and beyond
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Gala Venue Location & Parking
Parking: SJSU North Garage
65 S. 10th St., San Jose, CA 95112
San Jose Woman's Club
65 S. 10th St., San Jose, CA 95112