Mark Toups

Fr. Mark Toups is a Catholic priest, author, and spiritual director who has devoted twenty-five years to helping others deepen their relationship with God through prayer and spiritual formation.

He serves as pastor of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle, Louisiana, and co-founded the Ministry for Priestly Support, which accompanies priests through spiritual direction, retreats, and mentoring.

Fr. Toups has extensive experience in priestly formation, Ignatian spirituality, and contemplative leadership. He previously served as vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and has directed the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola for many years.

A graduate of Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, he is the author of numerous Catholic books and spiritual resources that help readers cultivate a deeper life of prayer and intimacy with Jesus Christ.

He lives in Grand Isle, Louisiana.