Rev. David Regan grew up in North Babylon, NY. After college he spent time ministering-working as a layperson in the Missionary Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska. During that time, he helped coordinate the Diocesan pilgrimage from the Missionary Diocese to World Youth Day 2002, Toronto. It was there that he affirmed what was in his heart since the time of his first Holy Communion. He was assured of his calling to the priesthood.
After being ordained in 2010 he served at St. Patrick’s RC Church in Smithtown. His time there was filled with challenges and profound joy. In addition, he was asked to be the chaplain at Stony Brook University. Through him and the team the Catholic Campus Ministry build and maintained the first Catholic Eucharistic Chapel in the NY university system.
Fr. Dave Regan served the people of Sacred Heart in North Merrick briefly and was invited to become the pastor of St. Gertrude’s in Bayville. Serving the people there was a beautiful moment in his life. Fr. Regan states that “…watching God’s grace thrive in the lives of his parish members is what brought him the most happiness… each moment has the potential for God’s grace if only we are ready and open.”
Fr. Regan has studied at St. Bonaventure University, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Mt. Angel Abbey and Immaculate Conception Seminary. His favorite books are Dante’s “Divine Comedy”, “Theology of the Body” and the “Fire Within.” He is a huge Met’s fan however depending on the year he may not admit it.
In the summer of 1999, he participated in the “Crossroads” walk across the US in order to bring awareness to the dignity of the unborn child. In the parishes he has served in Fr. Dave Regan has led adult faith formation sessions on Angels, Mary, Suffering, Exodus, Genesis, Carmelite Spirituality and issues of life as well as the value of the person.
His favorite saying is “You should not be afraid to have a devotion to Mary, you can not love her more than Jesus!” (St. Maximilium Kolbe, OFM Cap.)