Father Robert Konopa, OFM, is involved in a “Ministry of substitution”
at St. Francis of Assisi Friary, Greenwood.

+ Last book read — “The Shack” by William P. Young
+ Favorite book — “The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming” by Henry Nouwen
+ Favorite male saint — St. Francis of Assisi
+ Favorite female saint — Mary (Mother of Jesus)
+ Favorite city to visit — Chicago
+ My hobby or hobbies — Watch sports, listen to music, computer
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — President Barack Obama
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — A seafood pasta like I ate in Italy
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Thanksgiving
+ Most cherished religious article — The Scriptures (Bible)
+ Favorite place to pray — In a comfortable chair
+ When do I pray — Early morning
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Portrait of Jesus by Richard Hooks
+ Favorite childhood memory — Christmas program in one-room schoolhouse
+ Favorite class in high school — Psychology
+ Who influenced my vocation — A School Sister of Notre Dame (SSND)
+ Favorite season — Fall
+ Favorite type of music — Contemporary Country
+ Best part of job as a priest — See a change in peoples’ lives
+ Best blessing — My parents, my family, my Franciscan vocation and family
+ Greatest challenge — Connect Scriptures to life and vice versa
+ Do you have a wish — That people could see themselves as God sees them and know themselves as God knows them. (That could change everything.)

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