Father Leonard Elder, SCJ, is pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Holly Springs.

+ Last book read — “The Birth of the Messiah” by Raymond E. Brown, SS
+ Favorite book — Mom’s recipes
+ Favorite male saint — St. Joseph
+ Favorite female saint — St. Theresa
+ Favorite city to visit — Louisville
+ My hobby or hobbies — Computers, golf
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — The last homeless person I meet
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Whatever is on the menu but I hope it’s a steak.
+ Most enjoyable holiday — July 4
+ Most cherished religious article — The chalice Mom and Dad gave me
+ Favorite place to pray — The church
+ When do I pray — All day, but I try to say the office between 7-8 in the morning
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Susan Dieckmann
+ Favorite childhood memory — Dinner on Sundays with the family
+ Favorite class in high school — Science
+ Who influenced my vocation — Father Michael Noonan
+ Favorite season — Summer
+ Favorite type of music — Classical
+ Best part of job as a priest — Celebrating the Liturgy
+ Best blessing — Patience
+ Greatest challenge — Learning a new language
+ Do you have a wish — To have everyone accept God's love and respond to it.

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