Paul Francis Leibold

Paul Francis Leibold (December 22, 1914 – June 1, 1972) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in Ohio from 1969 until his death in 1972.

Leibold previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Evansville in Indiana from 1966 to 1969 and as an auxiliary bishop of Cincinnati from 1958 to 1966.

Biography

Early life Paul Leibold was born on December 22, 1914, in Dayton, Ohio, to Frank and Philomena (née Kirchner) Leibold. He attended Holy Trinity primary school and Chaminade High School, both in Dayton. Leibold then spent two years of college at the University of Dayton. After deciding to enter the priesthood, he entered Saint Gregory Seminary, then finished his preparation at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Priesthood Leibold was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on May 18, 1940, by Archbishop John T. McNicholas in Cincinnati.

Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati On April 10, 1958, Leibold was appointed as titular bishop of Trebenna and as auxiliary bishop of Cincinnati by Pope John XXIII.

Death and legacy Paul Leibold died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati on June 1, 1972, after suffering a stroke that day.