Father Walter Brown is pastor of St. Mary and St. Francis in
Yazoo City, as well as All Saints, Belzoni.

+ Last book read — “The Story of the a Soul” by John Clarke, OCD
+ Favorite book — “The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Henri J. M. Nouwen
+ Favorite male saint — St.Francis of Assisi
+ Favorite female saint — St. Clare
+ Favorite city to visit — Rome
+ My hobby or hobbies — Golf
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — Celine Dion
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — I just hope to be able to eat!
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Halloween
+ Most cherished religious article — Shelf statue of the Holy Family
+ Favorite place to pray — Living room chair
+ When do I pray — Morning
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Michelangelo’s “The Pieta”
+ Favorite childhood memory — Memories with my dog Snoopy
+ Favorite class in high school — Miss Wilkinson’s class
+ Who influenced my vocation — Father Richard Somers and Father Bill Cullen
+ Favorite season — Summer
+ Favorite type of music — Easy listening rock
+ Best part of job as a priest — Presiding over eucharistic liturgies
+ Best blessing — Papal blessing in St. Peter’s Square
+ Greatest challenge — My studies in the seminary
+ Do you have a wish — An all expenses paid vacation to Ireland and Israel

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