Fr Al Lauer

In Memory of Fr. Al Lauer
Founder of St. Peter Claver Latin School

Born: July 19, 1947
Ordained: May 25, 1974
Died: October 13, 2002

Reverend Albert E. Lauer was born July 19, 1947 and died October 13, 2002 at the age of 55. Originally a member of St. Ann Church in Hamilton, Ohio, he was ordained a Catholic priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in 1974. His priestly ministry included several parochial assignments, hospital chaplaincy, prison ministry, and full-time national evangelization. Fr. Al foundered Presentation Ministries as well as the founder of a religious community, the Brothers and Fathers of Pentecost.

He made use of publications, radio, tapes, telephone, and retreats to extensively proclaim the teachings of the Church and the Bible. His ministry of teaching has achieved world-wide outreach and will continue to be made available through the work of Presentation Ministries.

At the time of his death, Fr. Al was pastor of Old St. Mary's Church. While there, he was instrumental in opening Old St. Mary's Pregnancy Center.

Fr. Al founded St. Peter Claver School in 2000 with the first class starting in 2001, whose mission is to promote the formation of young men, primarily from the inner city, to equip them to become great Catholic Christian leaders.

The following inscription is found on the headstone at Fr. Al's grave at St. Mary cemetery in Hamilton, Ohio.

"Christ loved the Church...He gave Himself up for her..." —Ephesians 5:25

Fr. Al - Faithful to the hierarchical Church:

dedicated to the priesthood, tirelessly administering the sacraments,
inviting all to encounter Jesus in the daily Eucharistic scriptures and Holy Communion,
evangelizing to the ends of the earth,
always teaching, whether convenient or inconvenient,
raising up leaders and providing formation,
teaching and networking small Christian communities, to fully live their baptisms,
distinguishing and promoting all vocations.
A witness to gospel poverty.

A champion of the unborn.
"...praying always and never loosing heart..." —Luke 18:1
Founder of Presentation Ministries and
Founder of The Brothers and Fathers of Pentecost
Founder of St. Peter Claver Latin School for Boys
Founder of Old St. Mary’s Pregnancy Center

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