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St. Patrick, established in July 1981, is part of the Metro North Region of the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Fr. John Slattery was the founding pastor, and was succeeded by Fr. Don Dunn, Fr. Don Brownstein, Deacon Dick Brown and Fr. Bradford Noonan. Fr. Larry Solan is the current pastor. From 30 families, St. Patrick has grown to 2,300 registered families with 7,000 members.
From its inception, St. Patrick has been known as a hospitable, caring, and giving community committed to Tithing - the sharing of our blessings with others. Hundreds of parishioners practice stewardship by volunteering their time and talent in parish and community ministries, councils, committees, and organizations. St. Patrick offers an extensive range of religious formation programs, from preschool through adult, a vibrant RCIA program, Stephen Ministry, Social Ministry programs, with an active Parish Life committee providing parishioners and visitors the opportunity to participate in many parish-wide a celebrations and events. In December of 2004, St. Patrick completed its remodel and expansion of the existing church narthex, sanctuary and nave. In addition, the St. Patrick Center for Formation and Mission, housing the faith formation and mission activities along with parish administrative offices was completed, bringing cohesiveness to all of the parish operations. More History:History Book Bonnie Fitzpatrick Parish History 1981-1987
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