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St. Louis Center News and Happenings
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In the Community
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Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Spring Spirit 2024 – A Season of Hope …
Spring is the season of new hope and promise as reinforced through the beauty of the Easter season. This renewal of life in nature reinvigorates the spirit of...
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...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Summer 2025 – Joy Abounds
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! Summer is a time for community. A season in which we come together to laugh, connect, and...
Golf, Glory, and Gratitude: Traditions that Make a Difference
Thanks to the generosity of Golf and Glory Sponsor Chelsea Rhone, members of the Chelsea High School Boys Golf Team brought two foursomes to the outing,...
Bradley’s Bright Path
Bradley Herblet is an imaginative young man. He loves building things with Legos and enjoys listening to music; he enjoys music so much that he learned to...
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...
Building Bonds, One Treat at a Time
Jesse, Amy, and Jackie Lothamer enjoyed gathering candy from all of the...
Profiles of Guanellian Staff – Models of the Mission
Direct Care Worker Kaitlynn Leonard, Housekeeper Laurie Mathews, and Day...
An Italian Tradition
Jack Tocco, Jr, Fr. Franklin, Sonny Randazzo, Fr. Satheesh and Ken Klovski...
Sharing God’s Love on the Detroit River
On September 21, 2025, the Manresa Caravan Annual “Diamond Jack” Cruise was...
Gathered in Gratitude: Honoring Hearts That Serve
Fellowship and the celebration of friends are what the Italian American Club...
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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
Introduction to Tai Chi
Through grants funded by the Chelsea Community Foundation and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, St. Louis Center has launched new projects to bring cultural...
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...
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...
Stories of Inspiration: Konstant Kindness
At St. Louis Center, small acts of kindness go a long way, and today, our residents need your help. Items like socks, sweatpants, and undergarments are always...
Stories of Inspiration: Sharing Joy through Art
The artists of St. Louis Center are bringing their vibrant, personality-filled clay flowers to the University of Michigan’s Taubman Center this December. This...
Building Bonds, One Treat at a Time
Jesse, Amy, and Jackie Lothamer enjoyed gathering candy from all of the volunteers who came to help spread Halloween joy. On Wednesday, October 22nd, St....
Sharing God’s Love on the Detroit River
On September 21, 2025, the Manresa Caravan Annual “Diamond Jack” Cruise was held on the Detroit River with God’s “Special Ones.” Alhambra members focus on...
Summer of Joy at St. Louis Center
This summer at St. Louis Center was filled with friendship, creativity, and adventure. From barbecues and theatrical performances to parades, zoo trips, and furry encounters at the 4-H Fair, residents celebrated the season with joy. Each experience brought laughter, community spirit, and lasting memories, reminding us that summer is best when shared with friends old and new.
Karinna and Tyrin: Rounding out the Development Team
Karinna Hershberger Karinna graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in April with a BA in English. She will be filling the Community Grants and Events...
Montessori Training
On March 20, 2024, St. Louis Center welcomed Vince Antonucci and Bryan Stevenson from the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD). They provided us...
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....