The complex consists of the church (1871-1872), rectory (1890), school and convent (1909), additions (1930), and shrine in the meditation garden (1959).

It has a basilica plan and features towers of uneven height and weight flanking a central front gable.

[1] St. Patrick's Church was founded in 1870 and is located in historic Tipperary Hill on the west side of Syracuse.

Hugh Shields, the first pastor, in Cool's Hall, located at 101 Hamilton Street, on the banks of the Erie Canal.

During the summer of 2012, St. Patrick's was canonically linked with St. Brigid's church, which means that they are still separate parishes, but share a pastor.