Meet Our Staff
Pastor
Rev. Leo Ahanotu
Fr. Leo Ahanotu was born and raised in Nigeria. He was inspired by Irish missionaries and Nigerian priests of the Holy Ghost Congregation during his Catholic education. After earning a scholarship to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, he returned to Nigeria to enter the seminary and was ordained on July 17, 1994, at his home parish, St. Patrick's.
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His ministry began in Papua New Guinea and Australia before a 2001 invitation brought him to the Diocese of Tulsa, where he found a deep connection with the clergy and laity. He was incardinated into the diocese in 2016.
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Fr. Leo is deeply devoted to Our Lady, Saint Patrick, and the Popes Leo I and IV. Fr. Leo also holds diplomas in theology, philosophy, education, and pastoral psychology. He enjoys tennis, reading, writing, conversation over a good cup of coffee and cultural exchange. However, he finds his greatest joy in priestly service.
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Reflection on his vocation, Fr. Leo humbly admits, "It's a mystery." Quoting Archbishop Fulton Sheen: "If I know why I became a priest, it probably means I called myself." He emphasizes prayer and service, guided by Philippians 1:21 and the belief that "Leadership is service, not a position."
stpatrickcatholicchurch@tulsacoxmail.com
Tel: 918-245-5840
Deacon
Todd Slezak
Deacon Todd Slezak is a native of New Rockford, North Dakota but was raised in Southern California. Shortly after graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and he was assigned to NAS Oceana (VF-14) in Virginia Beach, VA, and the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CV-67). While serving in the Navy, Deacon Todd was involved in two major wartime conflicts. He is a veteran of foreign wars.
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After serving in the military, Todd became a municipal city police officer and investigator assigned to the greater Los Angeles area. Todd is an alumnus from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville with a B.S. in Business Management Ethics /Psychology.
Deacon Todd has been married to April Slezak since 2005. Deacon Todd has five children and two grandchildren.
stpatrickcatholicchurch@tulsacoxmail.com
Tel: 918-245-5840
Secretary
Charlotte Comer
Our Secretary, Charlotte Comer, grew up in Sand Springs. She left for several years following her graduation from Charles Page High School, while her husband pursued a Bachelor's degree and later worked toward a Master's degree at the University of Oklahoma. The family moved back to the area when her husband accepted a position at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa.
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Charlotte has many years of experience in church administration and in customer service. She has three children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She already knows several parishioners from St. Patrick's through the Sand Springs Community Chorus, which her late husband directed several years ago. She also enjoys the WW (Widow/Widowers Group) Social Club. Charlotte is delighted to be at St. Patrick's.
stpatrickcatholicchurch@tulsacoxmail.com
Tel: 918-245-5840
