Father Johnathan St. Andre

Fr. Jonathan St. André, TOR, grew up in Reston, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. He began his studies at Franciscan University in 1992, earning a bachelor's degree in mental health and human services in 1996. During that time, he encountered the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular, and entered the community in 1998. He was ordained a priest in 2006. Fr. Jonathan went on to earn a master of divinity, master of arts in Franciscan Studies, and a doctorate in education. He has served as director of Vocations, director of Novices, and for the past six years as vice president of Franciscan Life, helping to strengthen the Catholic and Franciscan charisms of the university community through his wisdom and leadership.