5 things you probably didn't know about Bishop Kicanas

We asked Bishop Gerald Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson to share some fun facts about himself as he approaches retirement. Here are his written responses, edited for space.

Favorite places: “My favorite places to go in Tucson would be up to the Catalina Mountains to Summerhaven and hiking in Sabino Canyon. Love hiking and hope to do more after retirement.”

Favorite foods: “I have been a vegetarian since 1985 when I had a heart episode. … Finally went to the doctor, and they found three blockages. … Had successful angioplasty, no stents, and thought I would give the vegetarian meal a try. Love Tasteful Kitchen and Lovin’ Spoonfuls.”

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How you relax: “I enjoy reading novels, going to symphony and plays. I exercise most every day at LA Fitness. … Love running outdoors the most, although the back doesn’t put up with it as much as in the past.”

Childhood career goals: “I wanted to play for the Chicago White Sox, wanted to be a teacher or a psychologist.”

Little known fact: “My front teeth are false from a baseball in the mouth when I went out to catch a fly ball. Clearly not material for the White Sox.”