Fr. Brett Taira, LC, is a native of Orange County, CA. A convert from Buddhism to Catholicism in college, Fr. Brett completed degrees in Electrical Engineering and Philosophy at Rice University in Houston, TX, prior to entering into religious life with the Legionaries of Christ in 2004. At Regina Apostolorum in Rome, he completed a Bachelor’s and Licentiate degree in Philosophy and a Bachelor’s degree in Theology. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. He holds a certification in Spiritual Direction from Divine Mercy University.

Since ordination, he has served as Regnum Christi Director in Chicago, as Territorial Secretary for the Legionaries of Christ, and as Regnum Christi Chaplain in New Orleans and southern Louisiana. He is currently working together with Fr. Ryan Richardson as the Assistant Chaplain at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS, and is also studying for a Master of Business Administration at Benedictine.