Father Leander Delli Veneri, C.P., St. Paul of the Cross Province (1908-1995)

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Born John Delli Veneri on February 27, 1908, he professed his Passionist vows on August 15, 1929 and received the religious name Leander. He was ordained a priest on May 30, 1936. Passionist ministries included preaching parish missions and retreats to laity and religious. He died at Mont Marie Health Care Facility, Holyoke, Massachusetts.