Rev. Monsignor Leo Joseph Enlow, Jr. Dies at 77; Served Catholic Parishes in Illinois
Rev. Monsignor Leo Joseph Enlow, Jr., a 77-year-old Catholic priest with extensive service in Illinois, including as pastor of St. Peter Parish in Quincy and dean of the Quincy Deanery, died on November 1, 2026, in Quincy, Illinois. He was…
Quincy Hannibal Keokuk, IL, November 11, 2026 — The Rev. Monsignor Leo Joseph Enlow, Jr., a dedicated Catholic priest who ministered for decades in Illinois, passed away on November 1, 2026, in Quincy, Illinois. He was 77 years old.
Monsignor Enlow was ordained in 1975, marking the beginning of a long and extensive pastoral career within the Catholic Church. Throughout his ministry, he held a variety of pastoral assignments, serving numerous communities across Illinois.
Among his notable roles, Monsignor Enlow served as the pastor of St. Peter Parish in Quincy, Illinois. He also held the position of dean of the Quincy Deanery, an administrative and pastoral leadership role within the diocese that oversees multiple parishes in the region. His contributions extended across his many assignments, impacting the spiritual lives of parishioners and the operations of the parishes he led.
Monsignor Enlow’s tenure as dean and pastor in Quincy highlights his significant involvement in the Catholic community there. His 77 years were dedicated to service, with his ordination in 1975 initiating a path of lifelong commitment to his faith and congregants.
The details regarding his specific assignments prior to his pastorate at St. Peter Parish and his deanship were not provided in the available summary. However, his career is characterized by numerous pastoral assignments that spanned many years and locations within Illinois.
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