Saint Joseph's Seminary was a minor seminary owned and operated by the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Boys typically enrolled in night grade and completed six years of study at this boarding school before moving on to the major seminary with six more years of study and preparation to be a Catholic priest. Norbert Bufka graduated from St. Joe's in 1961. This book is the story of that seminary from 1909 through its heyday in the 1950's and its transformation and final sale in 2008. .It includes the history woven with personal accounts of the author and others who attended the seminary as well as many stories from the student newspaper through all its years. The combination of history and personal stories brings to life what seminaries used to be like and might explain why a pastor acted the way he did. This book also is a fascinating account of what the Roman Catholic Church used to be like, what it thought was important, and how that influenced every Catholic. Vatican II (1962-65) was a watershed event for the Catholic Church and the church has been forever changed. Other books by Norbert Bufka are below. Please copy the url into your browser to go to each book. Leelanau Series: (about Leelanau County Michigan) #1 "From Bohemia to Good Harbor (2nd edition): The Story of the Bufka Family in Leelanau" http: //www.createspace.com/5215114 #2 "Good Harbor Michigan: The Story and the People 1850-1931" http: //www.createspace.com/4463486 #3 "News from the Neighborhood: Good Harbor Michigan: 1875-1931" http: //www.createspace.com/4504249 Coming in 2016: North Unity Lost Places in Leelanau Pope Francis Series: #1 "Pope Francis: The Beginning of a New Era" http: //www.createspace.com/5724697 #2 "Jesus and Pope Francis: Models for Living" (coming in December 2015) #3 "A Study Guide for Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis" http: //www.createspace.com/4690895 #4 "The Care of Our Common Home" by Pope Francis: A Study Guide" http: //www.createspace.com/5630131 Other books: "The Nicene Creed: A Reinterpretation" http: //www.createspace.com/4718567 "Saint Joseph's Seminary: Personal and Historical Perspectives" http: //www.createspace.com/5676424

Excerpt from The History of St. Joseph's Seminary of New York The following history oi the Diocesan Seminary of New York has been compiled from the most authentic records accessible. The compiler is much indebted to His Grace, the Most Rev. Archbishop of New York, to the Rt. Rev. Bishop of Rochester, the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Preston, D. D., the Rt. Rev. John M. Farley, D. D., Auxiliary Bishop of New York, the Rt. Rev. Charles E. McDonnell, D. D. Bishop of Brooklyn, for much of the information that is embodied herein. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Historical Sketch of St. Joseph's Provincial Seminary, Troy, N. Y The United States Catholic Historical Society can not send forth this volume without returning thanks to the Rt. Rev. Bishop of Ogdensburg. NO one was better fitted to chronicle the story of St. Joseph's Seminary than Bishop Gabriels, who was present at its Opening and guided its fortunes for the greater part of its existence. In his possession were most of the Official documents bearing on the history of the Seminary which are known to exist, and he is personally acquainted with all the sources of infor mation. Naturally, the former president Of the Semi nary has used the language of modesty and sobriety, rather than that of enthusiasm, in presenting his story to our readers. From a historical point Of View this adds value to the work. We feel convinced that the Bishop's historical Sketch will always remain the chief source Of information Of the history of St. Joseph's Seminary. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.