LEONHARDT, THOMAS
Thomas Joseph Leonhardt passed into eternal life on December 2, 2021 at 4:25pm, with his beloved wife Carolyn at his side. Tom, a native of Toledo, OH, is the son of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Faber Leonhardt, an artist, and the late William Leonhardt, a professional violinist and conductor. After his mother died when Tom was 4 years old, his father married his mother’s sister, the late Agnes Faber Leonhardt, who raised Tom. Tom was also preceded in death by his brother Billy and his sister Joan. He is survived by his devoted wife Carolyn Horvath and his beloved grandson Mason S. Alexander. A graduate of a Jesuit boarding school, Tom joined the Society of Jesus, earned a bachelor’s degree and a Licentiate of Sacred Theology (S.T.L), and was ordained a Jesuit priest. Tom taught Theology and Latin at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland. In 1979, Tom founded an intentional faith community originally called Abba’s Children, which later became known as The Emmaus Community. Tom then founded Hope House of Prayer in 1981. He was joined at Hope House by Sr. Carolyn Horvath the following year. Together, Tom and Carolyn collaborated on a ministry of prayer, spiritual direction, healing ...Read More