St. Leo the Great Parish

A Jesuit Parish

www.stleoparish.org

710 S 13th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405-4404

(253) 272-5136

Fax: (253) 272-6285

Rev. Stephen C. Lantry, S.J., Pastor
Rev. James M. Harbaugh S.J., Parochial Vicar
Rev. Patrick J. Twohy S.J., Parochial Vicar
Deacon Michael Riggio

In 1879 a missionary priest, Father J.B.A. Brondel founded St. Leo in Tacoma. His congregation, which numbered 18, worshipped in a 24 x 40 foot building on Division Street and Tacoma Avenue. Within the next year, Belgian-born Father Peter Hylebos was appointed the first pastor.

Hylebos' congregation grew rapidly; a second church was built in 1883 at South 11th and D Streets. In 1888 Father Hylebos traveled east to invite religious orders to assist in missionary work. The Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia responded, and in 1891 they established St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Jesuit tradition at St. Leo began in 1911. In 1970 the Oregon Province Jesuits decided to nurture St. Leo as an urban faith community working for social justice.

Liturgical Schedule

All Masses celebrated in the Ordinary use of the Roman Rite in English.

Mass

Saturday Vigil

5:00PM

Sunday

8:00AM
10:30AM

Tue, Thur, Fri

12:10PM

Holy Days

please contact parish

Mass with Sign Interpretation

1st, 3rd Sunday

10:30AM

Word and Communion Service

Mon, Wed

12:10PM

Reconciliation

Saturday

3:00PM