20 Questions with... Phil Mulligan

Published Friday March 28th, 2008
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1. In one word, how would you describe yourself?

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Stacey Merrigan/This Week
Father Phil Mulligan is the priest at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Riverview.

A gospel poet.

2. If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?

Help build affordable housing and contribute to eradicating illiteracy.

3. Where were you born?

Ottawa

4. What was your favourite subject in high school?

Biology

5. What was your least favourite subject in high school?

Physics

6. If you weren't in your current career, what would you be?

An entomologist (bugs).

7. Do you read your horoscope?

Rarely.

8. What's the most daring thing you've ever done?

White-water rafting.

9. What's your favourite television show?

Just for Laughs Gags.

10. What's your favourite season of the year?

Autumn

11. What are your hobbies?

Stained glass and reading.

12. If you could plan a vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Two weeks in a rainforest in South or Central America. I want to meet a monkey that's not in a zoo.

13. If you could have lunch with any person in the world (living or dead), who would you choose and where would you eat?

The late Mother Teresa of Calcutta wherever she wanted to eat.

14. What's the best thing about living in Riverview?

The hilltop view from my house.

15. Where's the furthest you've ever travelled?

St. Petersburg, Russia.

16. What is your proudest accomplishment?

It's hard to say. Any time I can help someone grow in their faith is rewarding.

17. Who is your role model?

Jean Vanier.

18. What is your favourite movie?

The Mission with Jeremy Irons and Robert DeNiro.

19. What is your favourite snack food?

Anything with chocolate.

20. Where's the best place to spend a rainy day in Riverview?

In bed. Rain always lulls me to sleep.

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