Rev. Joseph L. Farrell
14th Pastor of St. Leo
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On July 18, 2010, Father Joseph L. Farrell, was officially installed as the 14^th pastor of St. Leo Parish. The installation took place at the 11:30 Mass and was presided over by Bishop Joseph P. McFadden D.D. Fr. Farrell actually began his service to St. Leo on June 21, taking over for Fr. Feeney.

Joseph Farrell was born in 1962 to Joseph L. Farrell Jr. and Eileen 
Ann Downey. He was baptized at St. Denis parish in Havertown, PA. The Farrell family settled into Narbeth, PA where the five Farrell children, Catherine, Margaret, Joseph, Amy and Padraig attended St. Margaret’s school. It was while at St. Margaret’s parish that Joseph received a “final push” from Rev. Msgr. James J. Flood, to answer his vocation. Joseph Farrell went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School in Philadelphia, class of 1980. He played on the school football team. From there he moved on to college and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1985.

In 1987 Joseph Farrell answered his vocation and entered St. Charles Seminary. He was ordained in 1995 by Cardinal Anthony Bevilaqua. Prior to his appointment at St. Leo, Father Farrell served the faithful at Our Lady of Calvary in Philadelphia, Corpus Christi in Upper Gwynedd, St. Mary's in Schwenksville and St. Cyril in Jamison, PA.

When asked about his goals for St. Leo, Father Farrell responded,

“I would like an active parish with increased participation and I definitely think it is important to create a happy atmosphere were we become a caring community.”

 Father Farrell’s hobbies include a competitive game of chess.

A message from Father Farrell to all the St. Leo Alumni; “Sorry I missed this years  Shore  Reunion, I hope I will see everyone next year.”



                                                                  

                                                                      Michael H. Sullivan '65