During the evening, guests were entertained by vocalist John Paquette, accompanied by Earlee Redmann, and by seminarian-pianist, Kyle Arcement. Se n is in the middle of a world tour playing the complete keyboard works of Bach and returned from Washington, D. C. for the event. His selections for the evening included Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. T he seminarians bring with them an unsurpassed enthusiasm which is being met through the renewal and enhancement of the outreach program. The program is designed to introduce the seminarian to the discipline of regular ministerial service and to help integrate the other areas of his seminary formation in a manner suited to preparing one for priesthood.
Apostolic outreach is an integral element in seminary formation.
Opportunities include the American Red Cross, teaching CCD classes, Habitat for Humanity, prison ministry, food bank, and literacy programs. F r. Gregory anticipates continued growth and estimates that next fall's enrollment will be at 80 and at 90 by the fall of 2001. His plans include recruitment outside the immediate region, notably in Texas. The Diocese of Beaumont already supports the Seminary College with three students this year and a fund raiser planned for February, 2000. Brian Harrington, Director of Plant, has been kept busy with the modernization of the seminary facilities.