The Patrician congregation was founded by Bishop Daniel Delany born in Paddock a small village in central Ireland,in 1747. His work with the people of Tullow made him realize that the cause of much of the evil of the day was the lack of education among the people.This led him to form the first community. They were a school master who had worked in Tullow and three local tradesmen and labourers. Their patron saint was St.Patrick who was also known as the Apostle of Ireland and their mission continues till today.