+ Last book read — “Left To Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust” by Immaculee Ilibagiza
+ Favorite book — “Silence” by Shusaku Endo
+ Favorite male saint — St. Paul of Tarsus
+ Favorite female saint — St. Therese of Lisieux
+ Favorite city to visit — Venice, Italy
+ My hobby or hobbies — Traveling to new places
+ Person I’d like to invite to dinner — President and First Lady Obama
+ On my 75th birthday I’ll eat — Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)
+ Most enjoyable holiday — Christmas
+ Most cherished religious article — Chalice given to me at ordination
+ Favorite place to pray — A quiet, empty church
+ When do I pray — Early mornings
+ Favorite artist or work of art — Pieta
+ Favorite childhood memory — Anytime whole family was gathered at Grandma’s
+ Favorite class in high school — Mathematics
+ Who influenced my vocation — My parents and a Josephite priest (Father Richard Wagner)
+ Favorite season — Spring
+ Favorite type of music — R & B
+ Best part of job as a priest — Celebrating the sacraments
+ Best blessing — My family’s unconditional support
+ Greatest challenge — Knowing when to speak and when to be quiet
+ Do you have a wish — Good health for family and friends

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