About St. Leo Oratory
St. Leo Oratory is a Catholic church in Columbus, Ohio located at 221 Hanford St, Columbus, OH 43206. As of April 2026, St. Leo Oratory holds a 4.8-star rating across 93 Google reviews. The building at St. Leo Oratory seats 812. The St. Leo Oratory parish office answers at (614) 443-7685.
Bishop Robert Brennan established St. Leo Oratory and Priory on October 1, 2020 and entrusted it to the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. Sunday Mass times are at 8am and 10:30am. Confessions are 30 minutes before all Masses. Please see our parish bulletins on our website or contact us by email if you have any questions."
Patron saint of St. Leo Oratory
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Sacraments and rites at St. Leo Oratory
St. Leo Oratory publishes the following sacraments and devotions in its public materials: Confession (Reconciliation).
- Confession (Reconciliation)
Saint Leo Oratory (Columbus, Ohio)
Saint Leo Oratory is a historic Catholic church and active oratory operated by the Institute of Christ the King in the Diocese of Columbus, located in the Merion Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The historic parish was founded in 1903, the current Romanesque Revival church building was finished in 1917, the parish was suppressed in 1999, and the current ICKSP oratory was founded in 2020.
When does St. Leo Oratory hold services?
St. Leo Oratory publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 6:45–8:15 AM, Thursday 6–8:15 PM, Friday 11 AM–1 PM, Saturday 8–10 AM, Sunday 7 AM–12:30 PM, Monday 6:45–8:15 AM, Tuesday 6–8:15 PM. All times are local to Columbus, OH.
- Wednesday
- 6:45–8:15 AM
- Thursday
- 6–8:15 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–1 PM
- Saturday
- 8–10 AM
- Sunday
- 7 AM–12:30 PM
- Monday
- 6:45–8:15 AM
- Tuesday
- 6–8:15 PM
Where is St. Leo Oratory located?
St. Leo Oratory is located at 221 Hanford St, Columbus, OH 43206. The building sits at coordinates 39.93637, -82.98907, placing it in Columbus, OH 43206.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private free parking 187 ft
- Customers free parking 305 ft
- Private parking 965 ft
- Private parking 994 ft
- The Red Brick Tap & Grill · american, burger 564 ft
- Mid City Garage 988 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Leo Oratory
The ZIP code 43206 area around St. Leo Oratory is home to 22,667 residents with a median household income of $68,853 and a median age of 34.0 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at St. Leo Oratory
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Parishes in the same diocese as St. Leo Oratory
St. Leo Oratory shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 3 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Patricks Church Columbus, OH
- Saint Mary's Church Columbus, OH
- Columbus Saint Paul Columbus, OH
Your Sunday at St. Leo Oratory
St. Leo Oratory by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Leo Oratory
- What denomination is St. Leo Oratory?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Leo Oratory?
- Published hours: Wednesday 6:45–8:15 AM, Thursday 6–8:15 PM, Friday 11 AM–1 PM, Saturday 8–10 AM, Sunday 7 AM–12:30 PM, Monday 6:45–8:15 AM, Tuesday 6–8:15 PM
- What is the phone number for St. Leo Oratory?
- You can reach the parish at (614) 443-7685.
- Where is St. Leo Oratory located?
- The parish is located at 221 Hanford St, Columbus, OH 43206.
- How do visitors rate St. Leo Oratory?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 93 Google reviews.
- How large is St. Leo Oratory?
- The building seats 812.
- What is the architecture of St. Leo Oratory?
- St. Leo Oratory is designed by William P. Guinther.
Photographs of St. Leo Oratory
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