Parish History

June 16, 1962

The Leonardo DiGiandomenico family donates land to Diocese of Columbus for a new Catholic parish, St. Leonard.

August 22, 1964

Father Edwin McNulty appointed first pastor. He served in this capacity until 1970.

April 10, 1964

Construction started on first church.

November 22, 1964

First Mass celebrated in new church.

June 14, 1970

Father Charles Sala, P.I.M.E., became pastor. He served the parish in this capacity until 1981.

July 14, 1981

Father David Petry became the new pastor. He remained until his transfer in 1983.

February 15, 1983

Father Harry Schneider was named administrator of the parish. He was named pastor on July 12, 1983 and remained until 1998.

January 22, 1989

New church and religious education classrooms dedicated. 

July 14, 1998

Father Michael Reis became pastor. Father Jack Maynard became associate pastor. Maynard remained until his new assignment in 2001.

June 2003

Fr. Ronald Boccali., PIME (retired) comes in residence.

June 2005

Deacon Larry J. Wilson comes to St. Leonard.