As of this point in time, the following are planning to attend our class reunion in Cloverdale, CA, in September: Kenneth "Kenny" Stephens, John and Kathy Driscoll, Mike and Dee Heydinger, Norm and Linda Hageman, Fr. Ger Knueven, Fr. Dan Clayton, Fr. Jim Koenigsfeld, Frank and Judy Fulkerson, Don and Betty Wampach, John Ernst, Fr. Tom Devereaux, Fr Frank Kehres, and Tom and Chris Meyer.
The Redwoods, vineyards, lakes, mountains, golf courses, fishing, Pacific Ocean, and Sonoma County emit a magnetic, irresistible draw. John Ernst wrote that he has bicycled through this area and described it as "very beautiful." When Frank and Judy Fulkerson were visiting their daughter in Calistoga, CA, this past April, they drove to Cloverdale and emailed that it is "a very nice CA town." Fr. Tom Devereaux has been pastor of St Patrick's in Cloverdale for many years and has been looking forward to sharing his beloved area with his Josephinum classmates. As of last month, he has been reassigned to a large parish in Santa Rosa, CA. Fortunately this is only approximately 30 miles from Cloverdale and Fr. Tom will still be an indomitable host, along with his co-host Fr. Dan.
WELCOME to this blog for the JOSS Class of 1968. This blog is for us, members of this class. It celebrates all of us, all that we are individually and as a group, and honors those who have died. Each one of us is uniquely graced and gifted.
Most of us first came together in 1956 at a little-known place in Central Ohio. Others arrived later. Whether we left the Josephinum before ordination or were ordained in 1968, we all followed uniquely individual calls.
We have journeyed through significant historical times - "Camelot", Vatican II, the Vietnam War, exploration of space, the civil rights movement, advances in communication technology, sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, growth in and loss of relationships, terrorism, medical/surgical breakthroughs, "Arab Spring", and much more.
The vision for this blog is to connect anew, share our stories, support one another.
Greetings! Jump on board! Peace and Shalom!
Tom Meyer
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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