Most Reverend David L. Toups, S.Th.D.
Bishop David Toups was ordained and installed the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Beaumont on August 21, 2020. Growing up as the youngest of three children in both Louisiana and Florida, he was ordained a priest in 1997 for the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Bishop Toups returned to Rome for further studies and completed his doctorate in Sacred Theology. He has previously served in two parishes in Florida, in the office of the USCCB’s Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations in Washington, DC, and as a seminary professor, dean, and rector/president at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida. He is responsible for numerous articles, is the author of three books, and serves on various local and national boards. Since becoming bishop, he has been instrumental in building up the local community in Southeast Texas, especially through his daily broadcast called “For the Good,” based on his episcopal motto, Romans 8:28, “For those who love God, all things work together for the good.”
Join the Rosary prayer on 29 January 2026
This virtual Rosary Thursday will make use of Zoom technology. Zoom Room will open at 17.45 hours; the prayers begin at 18.00 hours concluding at18.30 hours.
The following time zones will assist your time of prayer.
USA/CANADA – Eastern Time: 12.00
USA/CANADA – Central Time: 11.00
CENTRAL EUROPEAN Time: 18.00
USA/CANADA – Mountain Time: 10.00
SOUTH AFRICA – 18.00
UK/IRELAND – 17.00
INDIA Time – 22:30 IST
PAKISTAN Time –22:00 PST

St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica.Diocese of Beaumont Texas
This virtual Rosary Thursday will include a welcome by Marion Mulhall and introduction to our 29 January 2026 Worldpriest Virtual Rosary Thursday led by Bishop David Toups Our prayer leader will pray the Luminous Mysteries in the following order, with special guided meditations/reflections for each decade by Bishop David Toups
- First Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan – to be prayed by Prayer Bishop David Toups responder Kristin Bird President, Eucharistic Rosary Congresses USA.
- Second Luminous Mystery – Wedding Feast of Cana – to be prayed by Bishop David Toups Prayer responder James Diroff Director Worldpriest INC USA.
- Third Luminous Mystery – Proclamation of the Kingdom – to be prayed by Bishop David Toups Prayer responder Dermot Mannion International Coordinator Global Rosary Relay and Worldpriest Global Apostolate Associate.
- Fourth Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration of Our Lord – to be prayed by Bishop David Toups prayer responder Marion Mulhall Founder Worldpriest Global Apostolate.
- Fifth Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Eucharist – to be prayed by Bishop David Toups Prayer responder Valerie Parzyck Director Family Faith Formation St. John Vianney Parish Church South Burlington, Vermont USA, A team member of the Worldpriest Global Apostolate.
Join the Rosary prayer on 29 January 2026
If you have any questions, please contact;
Marion Mulhall
info.worldpriest@gmail.com







