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What’s your favourite Bible verse?
Matthew 28:19-20. “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Who is your favourite saint?
St Catherine of Siena.
Which church has the most meaning to you?
The Church of the Gesù, in Rome.
What holy music do you keep returning to?
Sacred music performed with the organ.
Your greatest spiritual influence?
I have been deeply impacted by the life and spiritual exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola.
How has your faith shaped your work and career?
I was raised in the Church and educated in the Church. The many individuals – both religious and lay – who were part of my educational formation left an indelible mark on the vocation I myself chose, as well as the values I try to bring, every day, to my work.
Where would you like to go on a pilgrimage?
In the footsteps of St Ignatius of Loyola – on the Ignatian Camino – in Spain.
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