Fr. Bill Brunner

Parish: St. Thomas the Apostle, Newton

Birth Date: May 25

Seminary: North American College

Blog: A Little Piece of Rome

E-mail: E-mail Fr. Bill Brunner

Seminarian ordained a deacon at St. Peter's Basilica (Link to story on The Compass Web site)

Bishop David Ricken ordained Fr. Luke Ferris and Fr. Bill Brunner to the priesthood June 25, 2011, in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 140 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay.

What is your favorite Church song used at Mass?
"Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent."

What do you like to do for fun?
Hike, camp, garden, swim, run, read -- especially historical stuff.

What do you remember most about First Communion? Describe the experience.
I do not remember much from my First Communion, except for the party afterwards and sitting in the front pew of the church.

What aspect of priestly ministry appeals to you most?
Sacramental ministry, especially hearing confessions. I am also looking forward to adult faith formation classes.

What is your favorite movie and why?
"Godfather: Part II." I have always remembered it being my favorite movie (not recommended for children).

Who is your favorite band/artist and why?
To be honest -- I don’t really have a favorite band -- I don't listen to much music. A lot of the music that I listened to in high school and college no longer appeals to me, and I haven't really found anything else that catches my ear.

What should people ask God to help you with? In other words, how should they pray for you?
I would love it to have people praying the Rosary for me, or maybe even the Angelus, that I may learn more and more to love others as Christ has first loved me.