Father Frank Cosgrove is pastor of Meridian St. Patrick and
St. Joseph parishes and oversees the Meridian Naval Air Station.

+ Last book read — “Memoir” by John McGahern
+ Favorite book — “The Holy Longing” by Ron Rolheiser
+ Favorite male saint — St. Francis of Assisi
+ Favorite female saint — Blessed Virgin Mary
+ Favorite city to visit — Rome
+ My hobby (ies) — Reading and Racquetball
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — St. Thomas More
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Lamb chops
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Thanksgiving
+ Most cherished religious article — Chasuble made from my sister-in-law’s wedding dress
+ Favorite place to pray — Before the tabernacle, walking around Bonita Lakes
+ When do I pray — 8 – 9 a.m.
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Rembrandt’s “Prodigal Son,” Michelangelo’s “Pieta”
+ Favorite childhood memory — Playing on the farm with my brother and sister in the summer
+ Favorite class in high school — Latin
+ Who influenced my vocation — Parents, priests in parish and high school
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Easy listening – PRM
+ Best part of job as a priest — Celebrating the liturgy and sacraments; good relationship with people
+ Best blessing — The priesthood
+ Greatest challenge — Balancing ministry of presence and care with administration
+ Do you have a wish — To go to heaven – but not yet!!

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