Fr. Brian Barr is a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. A native of Long Island, he attended Our Lady of Victory School in Floral Park and Holy Cross High School in Bayside, Queens. Prior to his ordination, he attended Cornell University graduating with a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. Six years later, in May of 1993, he was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop John McGann. In his first assignment he served as associate pastor to the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, West Hempstead. In 1998, he was appointed chaplain to St. Anthony’s High School where he served the school community for six years. In 2004, Fr. Brian was assigned Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry. In that role he was responsible for providing a Catholic presence on the various secular colleges and universities within the diocese. During those years he also served as chaplain to Hofstra and Adelphi Universities. In June 2007, Father Barr was appointed Director of Vocations by Bishop William Murphy. As Vocation Director, he is responsible for encouraging, educating, recruiting and directing men in the process of discerning a vocation to the priesthood. In addition to his work in Vocations, Father Brian serves as pastor of St. Mary of the Isle Church, Long Beach, NY.