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

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

2014 Reunion Momentum Mounting

The response to the invitation for our class reunion in Dallas, Texas, in October 2014 has been good.  To date, the following have indicated that they are planning to attend:
  • Fr. Dan Clayton
  • John and Loretto Dahmus
  • Fr. Tom Devereaux
  • John and Kathy Driscoll
  • John Ernst (if health allows)
  • Frank and Judy Fulkerson
  • Norm and Linda Hageman
  • Mike Heydinger
  • Fr. Frank Kehres
  • Fr. Ger Knueven
  • Fr. Jim Koenigsfeld
  • Thad and Donna Kresho
  • Tom and Chris Meyer
  • Don and Betty Wampach

Doug Kruse and Dale Schmitz have expressed their strong interest.  Bishop Ron Herzog had saved the dates for our class reunion in his calendar.  Hopefully, if he continues to experience good recovery following his stroke, he will still be able to attend in October.

The following have conveyed their "regrets": Ron Langhals, Steve Lautermilch, Sam Pezzillo, Bob Sefchech, and Len Weber.

In the meantime, Fr. Dan has been vetting some sights and restaurants for our reunion and is evolving a preliminary outline for our enjoyment and time together.  Dan and I have discussed ideas and used each other as a sounding board several times over the past 3-4 months.  Look for additional details to be coming to you in the mail very soon.
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