Hemingway is a cultural bridge between the two cultures, the two people. We're not working toward any political end, just to preserve the historical memory of a US writer who lived many years here.

He spent his most productive years in Cuba. It was here that he won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and the Nobel Prize in 1954.

When you get new people constantly into an area, they are not sure of themselves. They don't know what the past is, and I don't think they care that much. They came here for the future.

People leave our programs and say, wasn't that a nice little show? I take that as a compliment, because that means it looks like it just magically happened.

It's a very diverse community, with people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. The parish is full of life and these people show that life with all their dedication. I've really enjoyed working with them. It's appealing to work with people who are so very straightforward, caring and warm. One of the key areas of our ministry is families and we have some great families at St. Lawrence. We're constantly learning and moving forward.

I'm a people lover. I love interacting with different people as I meet them, and I think people are one of God's greatest creations, I really do. They're interesting and intriguing.