There are many opportunities in the coming months for Future Shamrocks to experience the Saint Patrick brotherhood first hand. Save these dates to join us!
8th grade boys are invited to join us this fall for one of our many Shadow Days. Register now at .☘️
SHAMROCKS WIN! For the first time in St. Pat’s history, Shamrocks have advanced to the quarter finals of the IHSA 5A Playoffs! Final score: 21-14
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Our thoughts are with Danny Golden (first cousin of Chief of Staff & Operations Kevin Golden ’05). Golden, a third generation Chicago Police Officer, six-year CPD veteran and Army veteran, was a bystander at a shooting this past weekend while off duty.
The Saint Patrick family is mourning the loss of Rudy Presslak - a beloved teacher, coach, counselor and dean who bled Shamrock green and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Saint Patrick High School is excited to welcome Luke Mertens ’94 as our new Head Football Coach! Mertens is the first Shamrock alum in school history to lead the football program.
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It is with heavy heart we share the passing of Brother Michael Flaherty. Brother Michael taught at St. Pat's and was "a Christian Brother par excellence, as humility was always a hallmark of his existence." We pray for the repose of his soul as he now rests in God’s loving arms.
Shamrock Nation! Join us in congratulating Coach Galante, who returns to St. Pat’s this week as Associate Director of Admissions & Assistant Athletic Director, and his wife Mary on their wedding this past weekend! Congratulations, Coach!
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of fallen officer, Samuel Jimenez, and all affected by the incident at Mercy Hospital. So many first responders are a part of the Shamrock family and we are holding you all close in our thoughts and prayers tonight.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Linda Hennessey, wife of Mike Hennessey, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Notre Dame College Prep, on Easter Sunday. We pray for the repose of her soul and will keep her and the entire ND family in our thoughts and prayers.
Russ Lucas ‘81 started coaching Football as a young alum and, after serving on CPD, joined St. Pat’s as Asst. Dean & Dean of Students. As a senior said, “Coach has taught generations of Shamrocks what it means to bleed green and gold.” Thanks, Coach. Over and out!
#ShamrockPride
We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the Saint Ignatius College Prep's JV hockey team, coaches and families as the team was involved in a serious bus accident last night. Please keep the
@IgnatiusChicago
community in your prayers.
Congratulations to St. Pat’s alum Tim McGarigle ‘02 on being promoted to Defensive Coordinator for Northwestern. No one more deserving! Go Cats!
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Shamrock Nation! Help us welcome former head football coach Dan Galante back to Saint Patrick High School in his new role as Associate Director of Admissions/Assistant Athletic Director, effective July 1, 2021.
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Saint Patrick High School Welcomes Two Alumni to Administrative Roles. Please join us in welcoming Tim Trendel '94 (
@ttrendel
) and Paul Csongradi '12 (
@p_csongradi
) home!
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This morning, the Shamrock community mourns the sudden passing of former student Jan Murawski. We pray that his soul may rest in the gentle, loving arms of God. Please keep his family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Congratulations Coach Bailey on being named Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) District 1 Coach of the Year! Coach Bailey, a member of the IBCA HOF, led
@stpatrickhoops
to a 23-8 (7-2) record this season, 2nd consecutive Regional Championship & 23rd in school history.
This morning, faculty, staff and the student body celebrated the legacy and careers of Mr. Troxell ‘72 and Dr. Joe. These two legends have dedicated a combined 99 years to the Lasallian mission of teaching minds and touching hearts at St. Pat’s! Congratulations and thank you!
The energy at Saint Patrick High School is at an all-time high! This morning, each new Shamrock was greeted in a big way by faculty, staff, administration and students as they arrived for Freshman Orientation.
Keep your eye on Saint Patrick High!
#BrotherhoodSince1861
The Saint Patrick Community sends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Molly Morris. May she rest in peace. Amen. “God has chosen you to make him known to others.” - St. John Baptist De La Salle
#MollyStrong
Two Shamrock legends reunited for Alumni Night at Kurland Court, where the Shamrocks are taking on the Saint Viator Lions! Head Coach Mike Bailey and retired Saint Patrick Athletic Director, Brian Glorioso. 🏀 ☘️
Faculty and staff surprised Brother David for his 75th birthday. We are so blessed he continues to serve our students and our community after 48 years. We love you, Brother David. Happy Birthday!
Congrats to the Shamrocks who graduated from the Chicago Fire Academy on 6/1! Top Row: Adam Nitsche '09, Tim Byrne '11, Mark Lukaszewicz '14, Matt O'Brien '05, Tom Barrett '06, Nick Krauss '08, Jacob Tirado '13. Bottom Row: Sean Thompson '13 & Michael Kempke '07.
#ShamrockPride
On Friday night, President Dan Santucci ‘02 and Head Basketball Coach Mike Bailey presented former
@stpatrickhoops
coach Chaz Taft with a check for $3,000 in support of his son Cameron, who suffered a severe brain injury in a near fatal drowning accident.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
#StPatricksDay
Yesterday, Saint Patrick High School and the Christian Brothers of the Midwest lost a very dear member of their community. Brother Konrad Diebold, FSC was the first president in our school’s history and served Saint Patrick as a teacher, principal and president for over 35 years.
We’d like to wish 5 members of the Shamrock Family congratulations on their retirement! First up is Coach Glorioso, who has served
@SaintPatrickHS
since 1977. Glorioso, a member of the ESCC & Shamrock Hall of Fame, is the longest tenured AD in the school’s history.
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Saint Patrick High School is excited to welcome Chris Haas as our new Head Baseball Coach, bringing 18 years of experience and a philosophy that lines up with our vision for our school and baseball program. Coach Haas will also serve as our Dean’s Assistant and Event Supervisor.
FACULTY FRIDAY! We’d like to welcome John Mulcrone ’18 back to St. Pat’s! Mulcrone has a BA in English Literature from Loras College. He joins the St. Pat’s faculty this year as a Theology teacher. The four-year
@stpatrickhoops
player will also coach basketball!
#FacultyFeature
Today was a great day at
@SaintPatrickHS
as the past, present and future came together! So good to have Dan Santucci ‘02 and his wife Meredith back in the building! Great things are happening at 5900 W. Belmont as we move tradition forward for the next generation of Shamrocks!
Congratulations to Faculty/Staff Member of the Month for November: Director of Admissions Mike Fabrizio ’08! Mike’s efforts resulted in the largest class in three years testing at St. Pat’s last Saturday!
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We are excited to announce Paul Csongradi '12 will be rejoining the Shamrock Family as Assistant Principal for the 2024-25 school year. After being away for a year, he looks forward to returning to Belmont & Austin to continue making a difference in the lives of our Shamrocks!
He’s baaaaack! In addition to rejoining the football coaching staff, Russ Lucas ’81 is returning to 5900 W Belmont! Effective July 1, Coach Luke will be back in the building as Director of Attendance. Welcome home, Coach!
#ShamrockPride
Coach Hennessey has coached and mentored a lot of young men over the years. Our thoughts and prayers as a community are with him and his family during this difficult time.
You’re welcome. We were very sorry to hear of the
@nddons
loss and look forward to joining together in a moment of silence prior to tomorrow night’s game in memory of
@BMMurray2
Joe Cermak '04 qualified for the United States Mid-Amateur Championship on Sunday and was the medalist at the event. Joe will be heading to Sankaty Head Golf Club on Nantucket at the end of September where he will compete for a spot in the 2022 US Open. Congrats!
#ShamrockPride
Saint Patrick High School is excited to welcome Al Biancalana as Dean of Students and Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach. Biancalana, a member of the IBCA Hall of Fame, brings over 25 years of high school coaching experience. In addition, he’s coached at Bradley University & UIC.
The
@SoccerShamrocks
played with a lot of heart tonight hanging with top ranked Libertyville but fall short 2-1. Congratulations on a great season, Shamrocks! You made us proud!
#gorocks
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Congratulations again
@stpatrickhoops
on a great season! Thank you to Coach Bailey, who recorded his 600th career win, and the coaching staff. Huge shout out to the players, especially our seniors who led this team to the third Sectional Championship in school history!
#gorocks
It is with great sadness we share the passing of longtime St. Pat's teacher, coach, attendance officer & Shamrock Hall of Famer Tom Buscarini. Coach Buscarini, who started in 1967 with Dr. Joe, will be missed by all of us. We'll post funeral arrangements once they're available.
HE’S BAAAAACCKKK!! Saint Patrick Football is proud to announce that Coach Russ Lucas ‘81 has been named the varsity defensive line coach.
#Uncommon
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Starting next week, we will be selling Shamrock CPD and CFD t-shirts for $20 in the main office Monday - Thursday from 8 am - 1 pm in honor of CPD Officer Danny Golden. All proceeds will benefit the Danny Golden Support Fund.
#FightLikeAGolden
#FaithTraditionBrotherhood
What does a group of 650 friends and family members - coming together to raise over $900,000 for the young men at St. Pat’s - feel like?
Like dancing in a circle, banging a drum hard and loud enough for the City of Chicago to hear the happiness and hope in these hallways.
"For 54 years, Dr.
@JoeGSchmidt
has been the heart and soul of Saint Patrick and we would not be celebrating the 160th year in the school’s history without his leadership and dedication to our mission." -
@mickgorourke
‘86, Board Chairman
Cathy Cermak has served
@SaintPatrickHS
and the Athletic Department for 18 years. Not only that but she has four Shamrocks of her own - Joseph ‘04, Matthew ‘06, Michael ‘08 & Patrick ‘11. Her kindness and genuine love and concern for our Shamrocks will be missed.
#ShamrockPride
Nice to have Tim McGarigle ‘02, Assistant Coach at Northwestern, stop by! McGarigle & Dan Santucci ‘02 were teammates at St. Pat’s & both received D1 scholarships to play football at Northwestern and Notre Dame, respectively before playing in the NFL.
#ShamrockPride
#Brotherhood
For the first time since 1985, the Shamrocks have two IHSA State Placewinners! Sean Conway ‘22 (106 lbs) and Brad Ritter ‘19 (120 lbs) advance to tonight’s Semi-Finals. Conway becomes the first freshman to place at the State Wrestling Tournament in school history!
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Thank you to the Shamrock community for the outpouring of support for Rudy Presslak this week. Faculty, staff and the entire student body attended the funeral Mass yesterday and reminded us what it means to be a Shamrock.
#Faith
#Pride
#Tradition
#Family
#Brotherhood
On Friday night, Brendan Nelson, a second grader at
@srb_chicago
who was diagnosed with brain cancer in August, was the honorary captain for the
@stpatrickhoops
home opener vs. St. Viator.
It was a great day at the Northwest Side Irish Parade! We painted the town Shamrock Green!
#ShamrockPride
Photo credits: CFD Photographer
@patgorski
‘15
Congratulations to Bobby Habetler ‘22 for bowling a perfect 300 game tonight! Shamrocks take 2 out of 3 games and win overall series against Notre Dame!
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#gorocks
Thank you to the
@chicagobears
and
@CDWCorp
for honoring our very own Paul Csongradi ‘12 as a Chicago Bears Classroom Legend. Bears and CDW staff surprised Csongradi after school today via Zoom in front of the entire football program. Congratulations, Coach!
#ShamrockPride
It was great having the defending NCAA National Champion University of Notre Dame Lacrosse Team out practicing on our back field today! We wish them all the best on winning back to back titles! Go Irish! Go ‘Rocks! ☘️🥍
@NDlacrosse
Administration, Faculty, Staff, Coaches, Parents, Students & Alumni celebrated the Class of 2020 with a car parade by every senior’s home! You could feel the Shamrock Pride and love in neighborhoods around Chicago!
#Classof2020
#ShamrockStrong
THIS is what being a Shamrock is all about! Coach Guerra and
@Stpatsfball
players, coaches and parents along with an assist from Soccer and Coach Bailey shoveled the backfield this morning to get it ready for official Football and Soccer practice to begin this week!
#gorocks
We are thrilled to welcome the largest class in three years to the Shamrock Family! It was a great morning as faculty, staff and student leaders greeted the Class of 2026 for Freshman Orientation. Welcome, Shamrocks!
#Claasof2026
#FaithTraditionBrotherhood