+ Last book read — “1776” by David McCullough

+ Favorite book — Bible

+ Favorite male saint — St. Peter the Apostle

+ Favorite female saint — St. Therese of Lisieux

+ Favorite city to visit — Munich, Germany

+ How many trips to Rome — 11

+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — A paralyzed American veteran (living)
or St. Teresa of Avila (if a person in history)

+ On my 85th birthday I’ll eat — Great seafood

+ Most enjoyable holiday — Christmas

+ Most cherished religious article — My crucifix

+ Favorite place to pray — Chapel in presence of the Blessed Sacrament

+ When do I pray — Morning, evening and different times of the day

+ Favorite artist or work of art — Michaelangelo’s “Pieta”

+ Favorite childhood memory — Opening and eating oysters on the half shell
on the back porch with my dad

+ Favorite class in high school — English

+ Who influenced my vocation — My mother and several priests

+ Favorite season — Autumn

+ Favorite type of music — Popular standards of ‘40s and ‘50s,
Bossa Nova, Classical

+ Best part of job as bishop — Opportunities to “Proclaim Jesus Christ is Lord”

+ Best blessing — Life, faith and loving family

+ Greatest challenge — Using my time and opportunities

+ Do you have a wish — “Peace, justice, freedom for all people to live responsibly
the truth of our relationship with God and with one another.”

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