Father David O’Conner is pastor of St. Mary Basilica
and Assumption B.V.M. parishes in Natchez.

+ Last book read — “Basilica” by R.A. Scotti
+ Favorite book — “By Way of the Heart” by Wilkie Au, SJ and “The Holy Longing” by Father Ron Rolheiser
+ Favorite male saint — St. Joseph and St. Francis
+ Favorite female saint — Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Anne, St. Rita of Cascia
+ Favorite city to visit — Limerick, Rome, Natchez, Oxford.
+ My hobby or hobbies — Travel, writing, golf, watching games
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — My parents (both deceased) with my family
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Grilled salmon, steamed vegetable and fruit dessert
+ Most enjoyable holiday — With family & friends in Ireland
+ Most cherished religious article — Chalices I use to celebrate Masses in different places (Not one specific chalice)
+ Favorite place to pray — St. Mary Basilica, walking on the bluff, driving alone in the car
+ When do I pray — Before daily Mass, while driving alone, in the quietness of evening
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Sistine Chapel, “Pieta,”” Moses,” all by Michelangelo
+ Favorite childhood memory — Christmas Eve dinner with my family
+ Favorite class in high school — Geography, math, history
+ Who influenced my vocation — My mother, extended family, my home parish
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — Classical, Christian rock, Irish folk
+ Best part of job as a priest — Celebrating Mass and spiritual guidance
+ Best blessing — The people who work and minister with me in Mississippi, family and friends, good health, fulfillment in ministry
+ Greatest challenge — To have the wisdom not to get in God’s way
+ Do you have a wish — Peace and justice in the world and serenity in the church

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