Patrician Bros mark 150 yrs in India, building trust through education, service to society

Chennai, Dec. 29 -- The Patrician Brothers marked 150 years in India, buildingtrust through education and service to the society with a thanksgiving Eucharisticcelebration and cultural programmes.

The congregation of the Brothers of St. Patrick from Ireland, also known as PatricianBrothers, began their mission in 1808.

In 1875, three Irish brothers arrived in India to establish their mission to educate theyouth.

This year marked 150 years of their service in Chennai, where they established theirfirst institution, according to a press release.

With 27 institutions all over India since 1875 and mission schools in Ghana, Africa,since 2007, the Indian Brothers are commemorated the event with an eucharisticcelebration by Most. Rev. Dr. Jeeva...