Ordained in 2001, Fr. Mark Toups is known for his joyful, encouraging spiritual advice as he helps Catholics develop habits of daily prayer. His many books and studies with Ascension all serve as resources for Catholics to deepen their prayer lives and encounter the Lord in meaningful ways, particularly through meditation upon the Scriptures and through celebration of the holy seasons of Advent and Lent.
Fr. Toups is a priest for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, for which he is pastor of Our Lady of the Isle in Grand Isle, Louisiana. In addition to his pastoral work, Fr. Toups is an adjunct faculty member for the Institute for Priestly Formation, specializing in communications, development, and spiritual direction. Fr. Toups received his M.Div. from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. A college graduate of Nicholls State University, he is a native of Houma, Louisiana.
Fr. Toups is the author of Oremus: A Catholic Guide to Prayer, the Rejoice! Advent Meditations series, and the Lenten Companion series from Ascension.
Learn with Fr. Mark Toups
Programs
Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation
Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer
Power and Grace: A Guide to the Catholic Sacraments
Rejoice & Be Glad! A Journey Through Christmas with the Holy Family
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary
Rejoice! Advent Meditations with the Holy Family
Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture, Year A
Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture, Year B
Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture, Year C
Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story
The Ascension Lenten Companion: Walking with Jesus to Jerusalem
