Father Tom Dewane, O.Praem., is abbot of the Priory of St. Moses the Black in Raymond, and a chaplain at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson and at the Federal Correctional Facility in Yazoo City.

+ Last book read — “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck
+ Favorite book — Maeve Binchey’s novels
+ Favorite male saint — St. Evermode, O.Praem.
+ Favorite female saint — St. Therese of Lisieux
+ Favorite city to visit — Seville, Spain
+ My hobby or hobbies — Golf
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — Jean Vanier (L’Arche founder)
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — I “ate” chicken, I think
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Memorial Day
+ Most cherished religious article — Article by Henri Nouwen “All is Grace” (weavings)
+ Favorite place to pray — Chapel at priory
+ When do I pray — Morning - evening
+ Favorite artist or work of art — “Supper at Emmaus” by Caravaggio
+ Favorite childhood memory — Midnight Mass at parish
+ Favorite class in high school — Sociology
+ Who influenced my vocation — Many Norbertines - Father Blaise Peters, O.Praem., and Father Denis Byrke, O.Praem.
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Classical
+ Best part of job as a priest — Mass
+ Best blessing — Father, Son and Holy Spirit
+ Greatest challenge — Operating in a secular environment
+ Do you have a wish — End to war and universal salvation

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