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St. Louis Center News and Happenings
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Andiamo: Night to Remember
As the sign says, "Congratulations Fr. Enzo Addari on your Retirement! Mille Grazie!" Since his retirement was announced in December, supporters of the Center...
Fr. Enzo Addari – Faith
Fr. Enzo featured in Faith Magazine, June 1, 2014. Visit the full article HERE. We thank Faith Magazine for permission to publish this excerpt. Read the press...
Fr. Satheesh on the Bart Hawley Show
Fr. Satheesh met with Bart Hawley on JTV's Bart Hawley Show "The Bart Hawley Show" to discuss his return to St. Louis Center as CEO. Click below to watch...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Winter Spirit 2024 – Looking Forward…
The Seasons of Advent and Christmas have come and gone, and against the background of the cold, snow, and ice - the specialty of Michigan and its changing...
Caring for People with Disabilities: Dedication and Joy in Serving Individuals with Disabilities
Fr. Amal was awarded his PhD and is now Reverend Doctor Amal. On Wednesday, November 8th, Fr. Amalorpavalanathan, SdC, presented his dissertation to the...
A Feast with Friends
Pasta with the priests: a reunion of old and new friends A Yearly Gathering This year’s Pasta with the Priests was one of the most successful years yet! With...
2025 Chili Challenge
St. Louis Center is home to 55 full-time residents. It takes a large family of staff and volunteers to provide them with personalized, compassionate care. To...
A Night to Remember
Fr. David Stawasz escorted Bob and Tony down the red carpet as honored guests at the Night to Shine event at 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor. This year,...
Learning the Legacy of MLK
The national "Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service" was officially started when the King Holiday and Service Act was signed in 1994. The federal...
Hoops with Friends
The Game Many St. Louis Center residents play basketball on the Special Olympics team, and many more enjoy just playing in the gym. Caitlin Blomquist, Fitness...
A Visit with Friends
St. Louis Center had the honor of welcoming members of the Weingartz Family...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Devoted Staffers Retire
Ginny Wheaton In August 1978, Ginny Wheaton stepped into St. Louis Center to...
Swinging for the Mission
Honoring Paul Frisinger Through Fellowship and Giving If there is one thing we...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – 2025 Scholarship Award
Robin Smith, St. Louis Center Training Coordinator and Supervisor, was awarded...
Sacramental Joy
Fr. Amal, SdC, Mike Dunbar, children of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Jacqui...
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Fun Raising Funds
Supporting the day-to-day operational needs at St. Louis Center
Building a Village
A growing community of amenities for people with I/DD
Daily Programs
Residents enjoy regular engaging and stimulating programs.
A Community Family
A staff with a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of residents
New Kitchen Unveiled
St. Louis Center's newly renovated kitchen was unveiled and blessed on September 26th! Through the efforts of US Congressman Timothy Walberg, St. Louis Center...
Empowered to Live his Best Life: Tony Cossentino
A Glimpse at Tony's Journey Discovering where you belong is not always a straightforward path. Here at St. Louis Center we understand and accommodate the joys...
Stories that inspire – Flourishing with Gratitude, WE MET THE MATCH!
Happy 2024! Left to right: Lanard, Shane, Michelle Tyler (2nd Shift DCW), Joey, and Laura Rayer (Activities Coordinator) prepare to ring in the New Year Two...
Stories that Inspire – Food that Flourishes
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Staff, appreciates the role food plays in bringing people together. Kaitlyn's life journey is with a strong...
Stories that Inspire – Fr. Enzo on Flourishing
Who have been the influential individuals in your life? Who has shaped you into the person you have become today? Many people played a role in your journey to...
Residents move into Village Cottage Homes!
The St. Louis Guanella Village While the special blessing ceremonies may have...
SLC Social Work Facilities Upgraded
New Social Work Offices Help SLC Provide Better Resident Care St. Louis Center...
First Cottage Home Opens
On a cold Friday afternoon on February 19, 2021, there was plenty of warmth...
Caring for People with Disabilities: Overcoming Lonliness
We are currently living in a global epidemic. It is not an epidemic caused by germs or viruses. It is a crisis of loneliness and social isolation. The crisis...
Stories that Inspire: Role Model of Resilience
On May 28th, Steven Wysocki graduated with a Certificate of Completion from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District. Steven was also one of two students to...
1,000 Flowers Could Bloom – A Blossoming Success
Flowers are blossoming all around St. Louis Center and the surrounding community, all because of the diversity of the human experience. Thanks to the Chelsea...
2025 Chili Challenge
St. Louis Center is home to 55 full-time residents. It takes a large family of staff and volunteers to provide them with personalized, compassionate care. To...
A Night to Remember
Fr. David Stawasz escorted Bob and Tony down the red carpet as honored guests at the Night to Shine event at 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor. This year,...
Stories that inspire – Flourishing with Gratitude, WE MET THE MATCH!
Happy 2024! Left to right: Lanard, Shane, Michelle Tyler (2nd Shift DCW), Joey, and Laura Rayer (Activities Coordinator) prepare to ring in the New Year Two...
Stories that Inspire – Food that Flourishes
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Staff, appreciates the role food plays in bringing people together. Kaitlyn's life journey is with a strong...
Will Johnson Scholarship Winner Isabell Frey
Fr. Enzo Addari, Valerie Bristle, Will Johnson, Isabell Frey, Jonathon Bristle, Jeana Abby, Dave Roscinski, and Robin Smith at the presentation of the award....
Celebrating our Staff: All Staff Day
Staff played many games together, like tug-of-war. Guanellian staff around the globe do work that is far from glamorous and are often barely recognized for...
Direct Care Worker Randy – going above and beyond for residents
Randy with Matthias at the Night to Shine dance Randy - A Light at St. Louis Center Randy Sietz, a fourth-year direct care worker, has become a beloved figure...