Father Jonathan Paul Meyer was ordained a priest in 2003. After his ordination he served as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for five years. He has also served at several parishes including: Our Lady of the Greenwood, St. Luke Catholic Church, the three parish communities of St. Joseph, St. Ann and St. Mary’s in Jennings County and currently serves as the pastor of All Saints in Dearborn County.
Father Meyer was educated at the USI in Evansville, IN and the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. After Graduation he continued his studies at the Pontifical North American College obtaining a S.T.B. and a Masters in Spiritual Theology from the Angelicum in Rome. He priesthood has been one marked by an intentional involvement in the formation of youth and young adults through speaking, leading retreats and promoting World Youth Day initiatives. His other gift has been the renewal of parish life through creative and innovative ministry. All the while, he maintains a presence on the internet with homilies and other teachings. He has written and published two children’s plays and recently wrote a chapter for Dynamic Catholic’s book, Beautiful Hope.
Father Meyer has also been engaged in coaching Track and Cross Country since 2009; coaching at public schools; at Jennings County High School for 4 years and most recently at East Central High School.