Father Kent Bowlds is diocesan director of vocations and sacramental
minister of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Madison.

+ Last book read — “Spiritual Direction” by Henri Nouwen
+ Favorite book — “The Holy Longing” by Ronald Rolheiser
+ Favorite male saint — St. Francis of Assisi
+ Favorite female saint — Virgin Mary
+ Favorite city to visit — Bowling Green, Ky., where my parents live
+ My hobby or hobbies — Walking for exercise, minor home repairs, some crafts
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — Flannery O’Connor
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Anything, as long as I can be with friends and/or family
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Thanksgiving
+ Most cherished religious article — Large rosary handcarved by my grandfather
+ Favorite place to pray — Near a tabernacle
+ When do I pray — Best time is morning, after breakfast and Mass
+ Favorite artist or work of art — “Moonrise, Hernandez” by Ansel Adams, photographer
+ Favorite childhood memory — Adventures, 4th grade, in a small Mayberry-like town
+ Favorite class in high school — English literature
+ Who influenced my vocation — Fathers Eddie Balser, Joe Dyer, Elvin Sunds, Tom Lalor, Rich Smith
+ Favorite season — Fall
+ Favorite type of music — Very eclectic, from modern folk to new age
+ Best part of job as a priest — When it seems we are truly united around the altar
+ Best blessing — A “holy longing”
+ Greatest challenge — Not just going through the motions, but truly praying and ministering
+ Do you have a wish — That the number of Catholics in our diocese would double!

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