The Class of 1961 began holding reunions of their classmates and over time included members of other years’ alumni.
Here are several get-togethers
Class of 1961
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQji4E0LJliXSMMUgl4iJtJTKJob5ump6
John Mullally prepared a video collage that includes early class reunions and the 1994 reunion that included a Mass celebrated by Fr. Jim Swiat, with remarks by Fr. John Thome. The second video shows alumni meeting in the refectory.
2018 All-Class Reunion
Almost 100 alumni from St. Joe’s and Christopher House attended an all-class reunion on August 10, 2018 at SS. Peter and Paul Parish Center in Grand Rapids.
Following the reunion, Msgr. Terrence Stewart (Class of 1963) arranged for a self-guided tour of the main seminary building.
For a gallery of photos visit https://saintjosephseminary.wordpress.com/2018-reunion/
2022 Alumni Lunch
https://saintjosephseminary.wordpress.com/may-19-2022-alumni-lunch/
Seventeen alumni met for lunch at the Black Rock Bar & Grill in Portage to renew acquaintances and exchange memories. For some it was the first time meeting their classmates face-to-face in 50+ years. Some had attended the 2018 get-together and/or have been participating in alumni Zoom sessions.
2023 Alumni Get-Together
Alumni met up on August 16 at the home of Bill Gebhard to renew friendships, strike up new ones and share memories. [Click on the photo for a larger image.]
2024 Alumni Get-Together
On September 18 thirteen alumni met up at the lakefront home of Bill Gebhard. [Click on the photo for a larger image.]
2025 Alumni Get-Together
Sixteen alumni met up on September 10 at Bil Gebhard’s home in Battle Creek.
In attendance were:
+ Paul Banner (Class of 1966)
+ Jim Blanchard (Christopher House 1973)
+ Mike Donnelly (High School Class of 1966)
+ Dick Galant (Class of 1965)
+ Bill Gebhard (Class of 1966)
+ Rick Gietzen (1967-71)
+ Al Grabinski (Class of 1966)
+ Bill Kelly (High School Class of 1966)
+ Frank Marfia (Class of 1966)
+ John Obermeyer (High School 1952-54)
+ Rick O’Neil (Class of 1968)
+ Fr. Tom Page (Christopher House 1972)
+ Ed Swart (1962-67)
+ Frank Unger (Class of 1965)
+ Al Wahmhoff (Class of 1966)
+ Bill Yagerlener (Class of1966)
