How We Began
The Parish of St. Leonard was founded on the feast of Pentecost, May 27, 2007, through a decree of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Parish of St. Leonard is the result of an amalgamation of five parishes - Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Agnes, St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph (New Victoria), and St. Michael?s - and one mission - St. Joseph (Lingan). Together, community members have combined resources and are working toward a new sense of Church.
Our Mission
To be a visible sign of the Body of Christ in our welcome, witness and celebration of all that we are as People of God.
Who We Are
Father Ray Huntley, Pastor
Mary Clare Sampson, Faith Formation
Leo & Viola Penny, Parish Deacon
Parish Staff
Florence Campbell, Parish Secretary
Mary Grechuk, Parish Bookkeeper
Willena Blackwood, Administrative Support
Barb Baker, Pastoral Centre Volunteer
Wilfred Boudreau, Caretaker
Brian Grechuk, Caretaker
Leonard McCarthy, Caretaker
Cheryl MacDonald, Rectory Cook
Pastoral Council & Committees
The Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Pastoral Team, and through that means, to the Pastor.
Catechesis & Youth Committee - Governs all activities involved in the ongoing faith formation and development of all parishioners.
Liturgy Committee - Oversees the promotion of full, active and conscious participation in the praise and worship of God.
Pastoral Care of the Sick Committee - Oversees the pastoral care of the sick, shut-in and bereaved in our Christian community.
Social Justice Committee - Promotes our commitment to Christian Service through our St. Vincent de Paul Societies and to issues concerning justice and peace, our environment and care for the earth.
Finance & Administration Committee - Oversees the temporal management of the Parish.