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ALUMNI UPDATE: April 13, 2023

SUMMARY OF APRIL 10 ZOOM SESSION
A recording of the session is on our YouTube channel at
https://youtu.be/slttAFdsuSw

PARTICIPANTS
• Paul Banner (Class of 1966)
• Dick Galant (Class of 1965)
• Pete Garthe ((Class of 1966)
• Bill Gebhard (Class of 1966)
• Mike Murphy (Class of 1966)
• Bill Yagerleneer (Class of 1966)

TOPICS
• Miscellaneous memories
• The 1965 Palm Sunday tornado
• Discussion of “The Wandering Mind” (beginning at 41:00)
• The isolation of life in the seminary in the 1960’s
• Comparison of St. Joe’s with other seminaries
• The use of Latin in the Vatican
• The preparation of candidates for the priesthood
• Plans for a get-together, perhaps in mid or late July
• Next Zoom session will be on Monday, June 5

PLAN FOR AN ALUMNI LUNCH TO BE DISCUSSED
At the April Zoom session the group briefly discussed getting together for another lunch, similar to the one held last year in May, 2022. Thanks to Al Wahmhoff and Frank Unger for making it a memorable gathering!

If you’re interested in attending and/or willing to help organize the event, please drop a note to stjoememories@gmail.com and plan to join in the June 5 Alumni Zoom session.

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