Father Thomas McGing is pastor of Holy Savior Parish, Clinton.

+ Last book read — “Real Presence: The Work of the Eucharist” by Nathan Mitchell
+ Favorite book — “Journal of a Soul” by Pope John XXIII and “Gift of Peace” by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
+ Favorite male saint — St. Thomas & St. Peter
+ Favorite female saint — Our Lady of Knock
+ Favorite city to visit — Westport, Ireland in the summertime
+ My hobby or hobbies — Walking, reading, theatre, listening to music
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — My brothers and sisters
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Pizza Supreme
+ Most enjoyable holiday — West of Ireland (with my family)
+ Most cherished religious article — Statue of Infant Savior from my mother
+ Favorite place to pray — Holy Savior Chapel
+ When do I pray — Mornings before Mass usually
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Rembrandt’s “Return of the Prodigal Son”
+ Favorite childhood memory — Bonfire night in home village, Feast of St. John
+ Favorite class in high school — History
+ Who influenced my vocation — God’s grace and the faith and prayers of my native parish — Killawalla, Ireland
+ Favorite season — Fall and Thanksgiving
+ Favorite type of music — Irish music, classical, folk, & Gregorian chants
+ Best part of job as a priest — Celebrating Mass with Holy Savior Parish
+ Best blessing — Faith and the example of God’s people
+ Greatest challenge — To live what I preach and remember at Mass
+ Do you have a wish — To stay healthy until I meet St. Peter

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