Father Robert Dore is pastor of Annunciation Parish, Columbus, auxiliary chaplin to Columbus Air Force Base, and sacramental minister to Immaculate Conception Parish, West Point.

+ Last book read — “Hungry for God: Practical Help in Personal Prayer” by Ralph Martin
+ Favorite book — “A Restless Seeking For God” by Henri Nouwen
+ Favorite male saint — Joseph
+ Favorite female saint — The Blessed Virgin Mary
+ Favorite city to visit — New Orleans
+ My hobby or hobbies — Cooking
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — Mother Teresa of Calcutta
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — An Italian meal
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Easter
+ Most cherished religious article — Crucifix that belonged to my grandmother
+ Favorite place to pray — Before the Blessed Sacrament
+ When do I pray — Morning, noon, night … and many times in between
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Michaelangelo’s Peita
+ Favorite childhood memory — Spending time with my grandparents
+ Favorite class in high school — Biology
+ Who influenced my vocation — Parents, pastors, priest friends, Daughters of Charity
+ Favorite season — Fall
+ Favorite type of music — Everything but rap
+ Best part of job as a priest — Celebrating sacraments especially reconciliation and Eucharist
+ Best blessing — The three f’s – faith, family, friends
+ Greatest challenge — Planning ahead
+ Do you have a wish — A world that truly models itself after the life and values of Jesus

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