Fr. John Leonard
From Ireland, where he was ordained. Arrived in the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson in 12/1948, six months after his ordination. Retired in 1992. Died in 2003. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese on its list 3/19/2019, noting it received allegations in 2004 of abuse in Bay St. Louis 1952-1956.
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