Father Thomas Mullally, SVD, is pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Greenwood; Immaculate Conception and St. Benedict the Moor parishes, Indianola;
and St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Shaw

+ Last book read — “Rising Tide” by John Berry
+ Favorite book — Bible
+ Favorite male saint — St. Thomas the Apostle, but I will take all St. Thomases. I need them all
+ Favorite female saint — St. Ann
+ Favorite city to visit — Detroit
+ My hobby or hobbies — Camping, hiking, gardening and watching nature
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — President Obama
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Oatmeal
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Easter Triduum
+ Most cherished religious article — Ordination Chalice
+ Favorite place to pray — The den
+ When do I pray — 5 a.m.
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Frank Hayden, art pieces at Our Lady of the Rosary in Jeanerette, La.
+ Favorite childhood memory — Going to an amusement park
+ Favorite class in high school — My 1960 class
+ Who influenced my vocation — My Protestant friends
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Classical
+ Best part of job as a priest — Able to pray with people and to celebrate the liturgy
+ Best blessing — Good health
+ Greatest challenge — Serving people with so few priests
+ Do you have a wish — I wish our church would allow women priests and married priests

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