Angel Garcia

Parish: St. Mary, Bloomington

Birthdate: January 27

Seminary: Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary: Entered 2024, Class of 2032

Why did you become a seminarian?
At my first Emmaus Days retreat, during the summer before 7th grade, I had an encounter with God during Adoration. I was before the Blessed Sacrament, when everything got really quiet and cold. Then I felt like someone gave me a great big hug from the inside out. In the silence I heard, “Answer the call”. Since then, I’ve strayed from that path to holiness a couple of times, as any ambitious boy would, but I believe God has asked me into the seminary to discern what “answering the call” means.

What did you do before seminary?
I graduated from University High School in 2024. I also worked as a Security Guard for the City of Bloomington and as a cashier for The Home Depot.

An interesting fact about you:
I hold a state title in Debate and have made four appearances at the national tournament.