Autor/-in: Pat Harris

Pat Harris. is a lifelong Saint Paulite and a passionate community champion. His commitment to public service began in 1989 as a VISTA volunteer at Catholic Charities, where he first learned about the Saint Anthony Residence and a softball team that won it all. He knew then that the story needed to be told. Pat’s 12-year tenure on the Saint Paul City Council was the opening act of a remarkable career dedicated to lifting up others. During his council service, Pat worked tirelessly to address poverty, library access, arts support, and homelessness—earning accolades like the Catholic Charities Lifetime Service Award. In 2004, he founded Serving Our Troops, a nationally recognized program supporting Minnesota National Guard soldiers and their families, which earned two Emmy Awards.