Father Thomas Delaney is pastor of Crystal Springs St. John Parish
and its mission, Hazlehurst St. Martin of Tours.

+ Last book read — ”A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini”
+ Favorite book — ”That Strange Divine Sea: Reflections on Being a Catholic” by Christopher Derrick
+ Favorite male saint — St. Joseph/St. Augustine
+ Favorite female saint — Mary, the Mother of God/St. Monica
+ Favorite city to visit — Boston
+ My hobby or hobbies — Reading history
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — St. Thomas More
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Too late
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Easter
+ Most cherished religious article — Chalice
+ Favorite place to pray — Church
+ When do I pray — At every opportunity - frequently
+ Favorite artist or work of art — ”Madonna & Child” by Bartolome Esteban Murillo
+ Favorite childhood memory — First Communion
+ Favorite class in high school — English
+ Who influenced my vocation — Parents/Relatives/Local Priests/Teachers
+ Favorite season — Each as I continue to breathe
+ Favorite type of music — Irish/Jazz
+ Best part of job as a priest — Bringing comfort to those who hurt
+ Best blessing — That my health is good
+ Greatest challenge — Being patient
+ Do you have a wish — That all my wishes be granted

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