Father Faustin Misakabo, O.Praem., is pastor
of St. Joseph Parish, Port Gibson

+ Last book read — “The Last Lecture” By Randy Pausch, with Jefferey Zaslow
+ Favorite book — Bible and “Catechism of the Catholic Church”
+ Favorite male saint — St. Augustine  and St. Norbert
+ Favorite female saint — St. Therese of Child Jesus
+ Favorite city to visit — Assisi and Rome, Italy
+ My hobby or hobbies — Reading, sewing, walking, swimming
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — Pope Benedict XVI
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — (African recipes) Moambe Stew with beef and Fufu
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Easter
+ Most cherished religious article — Rosary blessed by the Pope John Paul II / September 2001, and Holy Family statue from Father Donald Noel, O.Praem.
+ Favorite place to pray — Before the Holy Blessed Sacrament
+ When do I pray — In mornings before Mass and evenings before I go to sleep
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Icons
+ Favorite childhood memory — Visit to my Grandparents
+ Favorite class in high school — Math & science
+ Who influenced my vocation — Father Rene Dollevoet, Norbertine missionary in the Congo, Africa, and my Mother’s support
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Classical, Blues and Congolese music
+ Best part of job as a priest — Eucharistic Celebration
+ Best blessing — Being able to learn other languages and cultures, English and Spanish
+ Greatest challenge — Preach the Gospel Love of God to all nations
+ Do you have a wish — Peace and justice in the world

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