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Illuminating Catholics

Kenrick seminarians share formation experience

April 07, 2026 • Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower • Season 2 • Episode 40

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Kenrick-Glennon Seminarians Jimmy Fitzsimmons of Sioux City and Garrett Hugeback of Wall Lake stopped into our podcast studio on their Easter break for today's episode! They share their vocation stories as well as a glimpse into seminary life. They also give us an overview of their thesis topics. They will be ordained as transitional deacons June 6 at the Cathedral, and ordained as priests (God willing!) in 2027. Keep them and all our seminarians in prayer.

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