Fr. John Orban - Pastor
Hello and welcome to St. Leonard Parish,
As the pastor of our growing faith-filled community, it is always a challenge to get to know everyone in the parish. So, here are some ways in which we can get to know one another. The first is simply to introduce yourself after mass or in an email and let me know who you are and how I might be of help. Another great way is to sign up for our weekly newsletter, which is sent out every Friday, and my weekly reflection, which is sent out every Saturday.
The Newsletter will provide you with helpful information about the upcoming Sunday services and other church events. The Sunday Reflection gives a more personal encounter with the Gospel in our daily lives. I am also available to do Home Blessings, come over for dinner, or just chat if needed. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available before Saturday masses from 3-4 pm and the Sacrament of the Sick can be arranged by appointment. These are all great ways to get to know one another as we journey together in our Christian faith.
Life is both a great blessing and an awesome responsibility to live it well as we honour the One who so graciously gives it to us in loving abundance. Let us go out together into the depths of our faith and share the fullness of the life that is promised to us by our good and gracious Lord and Saviour.
Peace be with you,
Fr. John
Fr. Anthoni Bawanthade, CMF - Associate Pastor
As the newest member of our pastoral team, Fr. Anthoni brings his big smile and compassionate heart wherever he goes. You will find him mostly at our mission parishes of St. John and St. Brigid. We welcome him and look forward to his gentle and loving presence in our community.
Deacon John Villeneuve
Deacon John and his family were active parishioners at St Leonard Parish for over twenty years before his ordination to the Permanent Diaconate in 2023. Following ordination, Archbishop Marcel Damphousse assigned him to St Leonard Parish as his liturgical base and to Ottawa Hospital General Campus to serve in ministry. Dcn. John assists with our Baptism Ministry and Sunday masses. Deacon John has a good sense of humour and a heart of gold.
Fr. Joe Leclair
As a retired priest Fr. Joe helped out with some of our masses and pastoral care for the past several years until his peaceful and prayerful passing on October 8, 2026. His warmth and compassion will always be remembered by our parish. Please pray for the eternal repose of his soul and for God's loving consolation for those who mourn his loss.