Father Darrell Kelly, SVD, is pastor of Jackson Holy Ghost Parish.

+ Last book read — “Sacred Pagina” (Luke)
+ Favorite book — “History of Black Catholics in the United States” by Father Cypian Davis, OSB
+ Favorite male saint — St. Michael, the Archangel
+ Favorite female saint — St. Josephine Bakhita
+ Favorite city to visit — St. Martinville, La.
+ My hobby or hobbies — Reading, cooking for friends and family, playing the piano, designing landscapes/rooms
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — President Obama
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Whatever my body allows me to eat without any discomfort
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Easter
+ Most cherished religious article — My Bible. St. Gabriel Parish presented it to me on the day I was confirmed, Easter 1996.
+ Favorite place to pray — In Holy Ghost Catholic Church before Mass
+ When do I pray — Every day and throughout the day
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Father Fernando Artizi, SJ
+ Favorite childhood memory — Sitting with my grandmother, great-aunt, mother, and aunts and listening to them as they told us (the younger generation) about our family history
+ Favorite class in high school — Math
+ Who influenced my vocation — Father Edward Delaney, SVD, and Sister Emily Burke, OSP
+ Favorite season — Fall
+ Favorite type of music — Gospel, Old School, R&B
+ Best part of job as a priest — Presiding at Mass
+ Best blessing — God’s love
+ Greatest challenge — Patience
+ Do you have a wish — To be the best parish priest that I can be

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