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FATHER STEVEN F. BALLARD, J.C.L., P.P.
Priest of the Diocese of Pembroke
June 12, 1963 – December 23, 2024
Passed away peacefully in the morning of December 23, 2024, at Hospice Renfrew at the age of 61.
Fr. Steve was born in Renfrew, Ontario on June 12, 1963, the son of the late Harry and Lita (nee Durocher) Ballard. Fr. Steve’s father was a convert to the faith and the two made their First Communion together at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Renfrew, Ontario. He is the second youngest of five children. Brother of Carl (Renfrew), Joanne (Cornwall), Judy (Renfrew) and Nancy (Paul), (Ottawa). Uncle of six nieces and one nephew.
Fr. Steve completed his schooling in Renfrew and entered St. Peter’s Seminary, London, Ontario in September of 1982 at the age of 19 years. He was an intern at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Deep River and the former Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Stonecliffe in 1988 – 1989, with Fr. Jack Quinn and Fr. Chris Shalla. Fr. Jack Quinn had baptized Fr. Steve as an infant when Fr. Quinn served as an assistant at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Renfrew. Bishop J.R. Windle ordained him to the (Transitional) Diaconate in October of 1988 at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Deep River, Ontario. Fr. Steve was ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood by Bishop J.R. Windle, on May 20, 1989, at his home parish of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Renfrew, following the completion of training at the Seminary. Following ordination, he served briefly at the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Pembroke, until February 1990, when he was appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Renfrew. He served with Fr. Murray Tardiff from 1990 – 1997. During this time, Fr. Steve completed further studies at St. Paul University (University of Ottawa), in the field of Canon Law and completed his Civil Masters Degree (M.C.L.) and Ecclesiastical Licentiate (J.C.L.) in Canon Law. In 1997, he was appointed Parish Priest of St. Anthony Parish, Chalk River and Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Stonecliffe. He was also appointed Chancellor and Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Pembroke, and was also appointed a member of the College of Consultors, the Presbyterial Council and a Judge for the Ottawa Ecclesiastical Marriage Tribunal. He loved this ministry immensely. He was appointed Parish Priest of the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Pembroke in 2003. Fr. Steve was appointed Parish Priest of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Petawawa and began service there on July 4, 2012 until January 31, 2022. On February 1, 2022, Fr. Ballard began service as parish priest of St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Braeside.
In early October 2022, Fr. Steve returned to his hometown of Renfrew, when his cancer treatments began. Fr. Steve was deeply grateful to all medical professionals where he was cared for so well. He was surrounded by a small but most excellent group of friends whose genuineness and kindness Fr. Steve greatly appreciated. To those he served, Fr. Steve is remembered as a caring and humorous pastor, who served with authenticity. As a young priest in Renfrew, he is remembered for his ministry to youth and as Parish Priest he helped initiate, with considerable energy, numerous building and property projects in every parish where he served. His kind heart and thoughtful homilies are well remembered by his parishioners. His parishioners will also recall four prized Shih Tzus who were his loving companions for virtually all of his priesthood. Having once been approached by someone who said, «you would almost think that you believe dogs are nicer than people!», Fr. Steve quipped, «it isn’t even close!».
Professional arrangements entrusted to Zohr Family Funeral Home, Renfrew. In accordance with Fr. Steve’s wishes, funeral arrangements are private for family and close friends. Spring interment at the Priest’s Plot at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew. Donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation, the Ottawa Cancer Centre or the OSPCA are deeply appreciated. Say a prayer for this dedicated priest and for the Repose of his Soul. Tributes, condolences and donations may be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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