About St. Leo and St. Ann · Holland Patent, New York
The Parish Community of St. Leo & St. Ann is a small Roman Catholic parish serving the village of Holland Patent in Oneida County, New York. Formed from the merger of two historic congregations — St. Leo the Great (est. 1882) and St. Ann (est. 1895) — the parish now worships at a single site at 7937 Elm Street in Holland Patent, with the original church of St. Ann having closed permanently. The parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse and offers weekend and weekday Masses, a Faith Formation (Religious Education) program for grades 1–10, and the regular sacramental life of the Church. Today it is served by a pastor assigned by the diocese as part of the broader Family of Parishes initiative in central New York.
- Established
- 1882 (St. Leo the Great) / 1895 (St. Ann) — merged as Parish Community of St. Leo & St. Ann
- Patron
- St. Leo the Great and St. Ann (Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Rector
- Rev. John W. Canorro (effective July 1, 2025; previously Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio 2023–2025; previously Rev. Vincent P. Long until 2023)
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse
Why belong here
St. Leo & St. Ann is a small, family-sized parish community in the rural village of Holland Patent where, in the parish's own words, members see themselves as 'a fellowship of believers, made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News with everyone through learning, listening, praying and working together actively to reach out to our local communities.' A real place to believe, belong, and become, it combines traditional weekend and weekday Masses with an active Faith Formation program for children in grades 1–10 and the wider sacramental and devotional life of the Diocese of Syracuse.
Mass times at St. Leo and St. Ann
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
- Sunday 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM
Parish History & the St. Leo / St. Ann Merger
The Catholic community in Holland Patent traces its roots to two separate 19th-century parishes: St. Leo the Great, established in 1882, and St. Ann, established in 1895. Over time the two congregations were joined as 'The Parish Community of St. Leo & St. Ann,' with a single worship site on Elm Street. The church of St. Ann itself has closed permanently, and all sacraments and liturgies are now celebrated at 7937 Elm Street. The parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse.
- St. Leo the Great parish founded 1882
- St. Ann parish founded 1895
- Merged as Parish Community of St. Leo & St. Ann (one worship site)
- Church of St. Ann closed permanently
Mass & Sacrament Schedule
Weekend Masses include a Saturday Vigil and a Sunday morning Mass; weekday Masses are offered on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. The sacrament of Reconciliation is offered both before Saturday Vigil Mass and before Sunday Mass.
- Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM
- Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM
- Tuesday Mass: 8:00 AM
- Wednesday Mass: 8:00 AM
- Confessions: Saturday 3:15–3:45 PM and Sunday 7:45–8:15 AM
Faith Formation & Religious Education
The parish runs an active Faith Formation (Religious Education) program for parish children during the school year. Classes for younger students meet on Wednesday afternoons, while middle-school and pre-Confirmation students meet on Sunday mornings between the two Sunday Mass times.
- Grades 1–5: Wednesdays 1:45–2:35 PM
- Grades 6–10: Sundays 9:00–10:00 AM
- Confirmation Retreat for Grades preparing for the sacrament
- Contact for Faith Formation: Judy Smith, 315-865-5371
Clergy & Pastoral Leadership
The parish is staffed by priests assigned by the Diocese of Syracuse. Since July 1, 2025 the pastor is Rev. John W. Canorro, who also serves as Pastor of St. Paul's Church, Whitesboro. He succeeded Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio, who retired that same day after serving the parish since 2023 in addition to pastoring St. John the Baptist / Transfiguration in Rome. Rev. Vincent P. Long, the longtime pastor before that, retired effective July 1, 2023.
- Rev. John W. Canorro — Pastor (effective July 1, 2025)
- Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio — Pastor (2023–2025, retired July 1, 2025)
- Rev. Kevin Bunger — Sacramental assistance (effective July 1, 2023)
- Rev. Vincent P. Long — Pastor (retired July 1, 2023)
Diocese of Syracuse & Family of Parishes
St. Leo & St. Ann belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. As part of the diocese's 'Family of Parishes' / 'Road to Renewal' pastoral planning, the parish has been paired with neighboring parishes to share pastoral and sacramental ministry. Since 2025 it has been linked with St. Paul's, Whitesboro, sharing a single pastor.
- Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse
- Pastoral pair: St. Paul's, Whitesboro (shared pastor since July 1, 2025)
- Previously paired with St. John the Baptist / Transfiguration, Rome (2023–2025)
Location, Directions & Contact
The parish's worship site is in the village of Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York. Visitors coming from NY Route 12 take Route 365 West into the village, then turn right by the Middle School onto Elm Street.
- Address: 7937 Elm Street, Holland Patent, NY 13354-0185
- Phone: (315) 865-5371
- From NY-12, take NY-365 West into Holland Patent; right at the Middle School onto Elm Street
- Diocesan listing: syracusediocese.org/find-a-parish/display/79
Online & Social Media Presence
Parish announcements, weather-related schedule changes (such as winter storm cancellations), and parish news are shared through the parish's Facebook page.
- Facebook: facebook.com/p/St-Leo-St-Ann-Church-100064864023964/
- Diocesan parish finder page: syracusediocese.org/find-a-parish/display/79
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Vincent P. Longthrough July 1, 2023
Retired effective July 1, 2023 in a wave of diocesan pastoral assignments announced by Bishop Lucia.
- Rev. Paul F. AngelicchioJuly 1, 2023 – July 1, 2025
Appointed Pastor of St. Leo/St. Ann in addition to Pastor of St. John the Baptist/Transfiguration Church, Rome; retired effective July 1, 2025.
- Rev. Kevin Bungereffective July 1, 2023
Provided sacramental assistance to the parish alongside Fr. Angelicchio.
- Rev. John W. Canorroeffective July 1, 2025
Previously Pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Oswego, with administrator roles at Our Lady of the Rosary Mission, Hannibal, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Minetto; appointed Pastor of St. Paul's, Whitesboro, and St. Leo–St. Ann, Holland Patent.