ABOUT JONAH
Jonah was born and raised in Nashua, NH, which he affectionately refers to as "the Great White North". From a young age, he has loved music, and recognized its power in bringing people closer to God and to each other. As he grew older, that love of music as well as a love for the Lord led him to get involved with music ministry at his local parish and in a leadership role with his youth group.
Instead of heading off to college right away after graduating high school, Jonah took a gap year serving with NET Ministries, where he recognized a great love and call to do youth ministry (and met his incredible wife Shannon in the process!).​
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After his time with NET, Jonah went to school at Franciscan University in Stuebenville, where he became involved in various music ministry programs, and was a Student Fellow working for the Hildebrand Project, a non-profit devoted to spreading the philosophy of Dietrich von Hildebrand and other giants of Catholic Personalism, such as Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II), Edith Stein, and others. During this time he developed a love for writing, which was exercised primarily through the Hildebrand Project Student Fellowship Blog, "Truth From the Heart".
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Jonah graduated from Franciscan in 2017 with a degree in Theology and Philosophy. In 2023 he received a Masters degree in Catechetics and Evangelization from the same University. He currently works full-time as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He lives with his wife Shannon, his son Aiden, and a giant orange tabby cat named Jupiter. In addition to his parish work, he is a traveling speaker, musician, and writer who loves the Lord, loves people, and wants to bring them closer together.
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40 DAYS
40 WAYS
TO PRAY
“40 Days, 40 Ways to Pray is a transformative guide for anyone seeking to deepen their prayer life and grow closer to God. With its practical and approachable structure, this book invites readers into a forty-day journey of discovery, offering a basic theology of prayer while introducing a rich variety of methods drawn from the Church’s spiritual heritage. Jonah Soucy masterfully combines timeless wisdom with actionable insights, making this an ideal resource for seasoned prayer warriors and those just beginning to explore the depths of prayer. By the end of the forty days, readers will have cultivated a more profound relationship with God and gained tools to sustain a vibrant, life-giving relationship with our Father.”
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— David Rinaldi, President, NET Ministries
“Jesus departed from His disciples to be alone with His Father in prayer, and so, too, does every human being share this deepest of needs. This beautifully written book is full of wisdom and inspiration, and its author is an expert guide. Today, more than ever, we need ready access to our full inheritance of Catholic prayer. Jonah Soucy opens up these forms of Catholic prayer, allowing us an opportunity to try them out and find ways of prayer that fit our uniqueness as individual children of the Father. If you are a beginner, or if you’re struggling with consistency in your prayer, I cannot recommend this book enough.”
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— Dr. James Pauley, Professor of Theology and Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville; Author; Editor, Catechetical Review
Upcoming Events
Jonah is available to speak or lead praise and worship for parish missions, Confirmation retreats, youth conferences, young adult events, and other parish and school events. Use the form below to bring Jonah out to speak or lead praise and worship for your next event!
