St Vincent Seminary - Symposium Yearbook (Latrobe, PA)

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terests you. When I was in El Paso, Texas, I made it my business to see Father Kiergan. He is located at the Cathedral but his activities extend far outside the city. VVith his trusty Ford, he travels over quite a bit of that immense state, carrying the con- solations of religion to the scattered Catholics in out-lying dis- tricts. He was getting ready to go on a trip while I was there, and very kindly pressed me to go with him. It was a pleasure to travel with Dave and mid puffs of fragrant smoke from his briar, his ever-present companion, he gave me a resume of his work as We rattled merrily along. 'It is rather difficult', as he said to me, 'it's twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, but I like it.' And from his appearance, he did. ANTIQUUS: He would, because during his short stay here from 1926 to 1927, he was constantly on the move. Let him have his pipe with the trick top, and come what may. He had t-wo pet aversions: a long walk with congenial friends, or, if the weather Varsity Heroes of Another Day 517311

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Seminary, he hnds time to deliver numerous lectures. He is a brilliant man and it gives him great pleasure to be of assistance to anyone who seeks his help. ANTIQUUS: Dir Glenn was here twice. Thelirst time was from 1908 till 1918. Later, he came lnaelc to study for a D. D. degree. I-Ie was a hard worker and no thesis seemed too difficult for him. To take his mind off arduous studies and to get the necessary exercise, it was his custom to hold impromptu wrestling matches with his roommate. Needless to say, both enjoyed them very much, and afterwards returned to their studies with renewed vigor. PEREGIUNUS: It seems that, instead of being orderly, as I intended, I am jumping from one part of the country to the other. I hope it makes no difference to you if my tall: should lack order at times, just so it produces the information that in- .fih . ' ,Vi x h .X Mp!! 1 I -1 ' . The Grotto on the Cherry Path Eighteen 'Years Ago ll 172 ll

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guuunxuuux A N E Y gain? . ffxx, ' Im. IH ll!! - E I ' K Q K I S3352 'K I' !! . , xx 1 , ' . f I llllllllllllllli - S : nj . . P Elllllli gllli- P lllllllllllln xx. , was bad a session of story-telling in the Clubroom. This latter was always well attended because Dave could tell a story as few others could and everyone who joined in the circle was assured of a pleasant time PEREGRINUS: Here s another big jump to the east. One of the most beautiful churches in the eatern part of Pennsylvania was built by Father Seimetz. It is a brick structure tastefully designed to accommodate several large leaded glass windows which it sets off to good advantage. The rose window at the front is especially beautiful and adds a distinctive note of grace and charm to the whole building. If it is true that 'A thing of beauty is a joy for- ever,' then, Father Seimetz and his parishioners have a church which will be a source of permanent satisfaction to them ANTIQUUS! l'll have to refer to my book again for Father Seimetz. Yes, here he is. Rev. john A. Seimetz, '78- 80. You're not the only one that is making big jumps. I must go back to my first days here and even that won't carry me back to his time Did you ever hear of the field-meets, they held in those days? They were still popular when I came, and, believe me, I was sorry to see them discontinued. Field sports of running, jumping throwing, and so on, held sway for a day and the competition was keen. A few of our boys made the hundred yards in QZ seconds but not officially. To offset the seriousness of these sports, the director was accustomed to empty a bag of peanuts on the ground for the youngsters. Though therewas no prize offered for this sport, spirit was not lacking and each entrant strove to outdo his competitors both in quantity and speed of consumption That day was always looked for with eager anticipation, enjoyed fully and remembered as one of the high lights of the school- year PEREGRINUS No doubt you are interested in the changes made in the Pittsburgh Diocese, at the beginning of February 'There were quite a few of them. Father P. J. Brennan was changed from Dunbar and made pastor of St. Jerome's at Char- leroi' Father Bernard J Berg, pastor pro tem at Charleroi, was sent to St Joseph s Mt Pleasantg Father Jacob Hungermann from Willock became pastor of St. Aloysius', Reserve Townshipg Patherjoseph T Bednarik went from Avella to St. Elizabeth's Stafford Father Andrew Schaub was made pastor at St. David's .N lf174ll Elll- ' llllllllllllll :---: I ' - 5 2 2 S ' -. 3 HIIIIIIIIIIIIE . I I - - 5 5 , i , - . Aa. if: E E savannas . !! . 1 fb V . . . ! 7 . . . I -I ilmmmun