A native of Long Island, Fr. John Crozier was raised in Rockville Centre. He attended St. Agnes Cathedral School and Kellenberg Memorial High School. Upon graduation from high school, Fr. John entered the Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, while attending St. John’s University, where he received a degree in Philosophy with a minor in Theology. Fr. John continued his formation at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. Following his diaconate ordination in November 2019, Fr. John was assigned to Notre Dame to assist on weekends as he completed his seminary formation.
On June 20, 2020, Fr. John was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop John Barres. From 2020 to 2023, Fr. John served the parishes St. Mary in East Islip and St. Peter the Apostle in Islip Terrace as Associate Pastor. In June 2023, Bishop Barres appointed Fr. John to the Office of Vocations, becoming Vocation Director in 2024. In addition to his work in vocations, Fr. John has also served as the Catholic Chaplain of Hofstra University from 2023-2025, and currently serves as the Chaplain of St. Anthony’s High School.
