In this inaugural episode of '1818: A Saint Louis Alumni Podcast,' co-hosts Tony Minor and Meg Connolly delve into SLU's more than 200-year history with the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits. The episode leads off with Meg speaking with alumnus Father Roc O'Connor musician and member of the beloved St. Louis Jesuits, known worldwide for Catholic liturgical songs like 'Be Not Afraid,' 'Here I Am Lord,' and 'City of God,' followed by a round table discussion with alumni Father David Suwalsky, SLU's vice president for mission and identity, and David Miros, director of the Jesuit Archives and Research Center. After exploring Jesuit contributions to SLU and St. Louis - touching on notable figures, pivotal moments like the cholera epidemic, and the ongoing preservation of Jesuit history - Tony concludes the episode by exploring a key alumni benefit.

Want to learn more? Check out SLU's Mission Matters podcast, or hear more from the St. Louis Jesuits. You can also explore SLU's digital archives, which include "Woodstock Letters," a publication of the Society of Jesus from 1872 until 1969, originally intended for Jesuit readers only. Plus, stay tuned for future episodes of "1818: A Saint Louis University Alumni Podcast," which delve into other moments in Jesuit history, including the historic Heithaus Homily and infamous 1949 St. Louis exorcism.