Patrick Jarrett, O.S.A.

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1853 – 1927 (April 27)

Patrick Jarrett, son of Thomas Jarrett and Bridget Walsh, was born in Kilcommon, County Mayo, Ireland, on March 4, 1853. He was vested as a lay-brother at Villanova, Pennsylvania, on August 6, 1891, and made his profession of vows on August 17, 1897. He was solemnly professed in 1902.
For many years he was stationed at Villanova where he had charge of the gardens, lawns, and the greenhouse, and was known as a man of prayer and sincere piety.

Brother Patrick died at Villanova on April 27, 1927 at the age of 74. He is buried in the Community Cemetery at Villanova.