Father Patrick Farrell is pastor of St. Paul Parish, Vicksburg.

+ Last book read — “Jesus of Nazareth” by Pope Benedict XVI
+ Favorite book — “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl
+ Favorite male saint — Pope John XXIII — St. Francis of Assisi
+ Favorite female saint — St. Catherine of Sienna
+ Favorite city to visit — Krakow,Poland
+ My hobby or hobbies — Golf & football
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — Cardinal Basil Hume — England
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Steak and potato
+ Most enjoyable holiday — My annual visit to family in Ireland
+ Most cherished religious article — Madonna and Child — wood gold leaf carving by Sandra Williams — Jackson
+ Favorite place to pray — By fountian in patio and daily Mass chapel
+ When do I pray — I follow the liturgy of hours, after morning Mass, afternoon, evening, bedtime
+ Favorite artist or work of art — “Pieta” by Michelangelo
+ Favorite childhood memory — Christmas and its decorating and lights
+ Favorite class in high school — History
+ Who influenced my vocation — My mother and late Father Patrick Quinn, Saltillo, Mexico
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Classical
+ Best part of job as a priest — Caring for sick and those otherwise wounded
+ Best blessing — My faith, family and great friends
+ Greatest challenge — Remember and keep up with my schedule and responsibilities
+ Do you have a wish — To stay in good health and be able to remain active

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