St. Leo the Great
About St. Leo the Great
St. Leo the Great is a mission church tucked into the Ozark hills of Ava, Missouri, serving a rural Douglas County community under the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Sunday Mass, a Monday morning Mass, and a Wednesday evening Mass — the latter added in summer 2025 — give this small but active congregation regular access to the sacraments in one of Missouri's more remote corners.
St. Leo the Great is a Roman Catholic parish in Ava, Missouri, part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. The parish offers Mass 3 times per week, including Sunday at 10:45 AM. Confession is available on Sunday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Leo the Great? ▼
St. Leo the Great Mass times: Sunday at 10:45 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Wednesday.
When is confession at St. Leo the Great? ▼
St. Leo the Great confession times: Sunday 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Where is St. Leo the Great located? ▼
St. Leo the Great is located at County Road 201, Ava, MO 65608. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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