Fr John Paul Mount grew up in Essendon, Melbourne. In 2007 he entered Corpus Christi seminary, Melbourne.
 
"Prayer, particularly the rosary, regular confession and study enabled me to discern that God was calling me to the Priesthood" says Fr Mount.

Fr John Paul Mount was ordained to the Priesthood in 2015. In January 2020 he was appointed to Our Lady of Fatima, Rosebud, and on July 1st 2020 he was also appointed to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Dromana.