Dan Reehil
Father Daniel Reehil | |
|---|---|
| Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Nashville |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1965 Mineola, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Holy Apostles College and Seminary (MDiv), University of Dayton, Franciscan University of Steubenville |
Daniel Reehil (born August 4, 1965) is an American Catholic priest and exorcist. He serves as pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Columbia, Tennessee, and is the Vicar Forane of the Southern Deanery within the Diocese of Nashville. He is known for his media work, exorcism ministry, and public commentary on spiritual warfare and modern occult practices.
Early life and education
Reehil was born in Mineola, New York. He attended the University of Dayton and spent more than a decade in global finance and public relations, including work on Wall Street and in Tokyo.[1] In 1998, following a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, he returned to the Catholic Church and began discerning a vocation to the priesthood. He later attended Holy Apostles College and Seminary and was ordained in 2014.[2]
Priesthood and ministry
After ordination, Reehil served at St. Edward Parish in Nashville before becoming pastor of St. Catherine of Siena in Columbia, Tennessee. He was later appointed Dean of the Southern Deanery of the Diocese of Nashville. Reehil is also the host of Battle Ready, a spiritual radio program aired nationally through Radio Maria USA.[2]
Exorcism ministry
Reehil received training in exorcism at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, as well as through additional U.S.-based formation programs. He was subsequently appointed as the diocesan exorcist for Nashville.[3] He has spoken publicly about encounters with individuals claiming spiritual possession, including accounts of unnatural strength, foreign languages, and violent manifestations.
Public profile and media appearances
Reehil has been interviewed by major Catholic and secular outlets regarding exorcism and discernment. In 2025, EWTN featured an extended interview in which Reehil discussed spiritual red flags in relationships, as well as the psychological and spiritual dynamics he observes in his ministry.[4]
He has also been a guest speaker at events across the U.S. In 2024, the Diocese of Altoona–Johnstown's official newspaper covered his appearance at a parish event as a nationally known exorcist.[5]
Locally, Reehil gained media attention in 2019 when he removed Harry Potter books from a Catholic school library, citing concerns that they promoted real occult practices. His explanation, emailed to school families, was quoted in Nashville's NewsChannel 5, which covered the story and community response.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Fr. Dan Reehil". Yes Catholic. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "From Wall Street to the Priesthood". Holy Apostles College & Seminary. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ↑ Brown, Timothy H.J. (24 August 2023). "Exorcist priest warns about dangers of Ouija boards and occult practices". Fox News Digital. Retrieved 13 June 2025. [dead link]
- ↑ "Once-Married Exorcist Reveals 'Red Flags' for Catholics Seeking Marriage". EWTN. Retrieved 13 June 2025. [dead link]
- ↑ "Parish to Welcome Tennessee Priest, Exorcist". Proclaim. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ↑ "Nashville school pastor removes Harry Potter books claiming 'risk of conjuring evil spirits'". NewsChannel 5 Nashville. September 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
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