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Camino experience with Father Cronin

August 26, 2025 • Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower • Season 2 • Episode 9

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Father Michael Cronin, pastor of St. Rose of Lima in Denison, recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of his priestly ordination by participating in a Camino this summer. He shares the history behind this spiritual and physical journey, why pilgrims are called to walk the Camino and how he prepared for the walk.

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