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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...
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...
St. Louis Center CEO Transition on December 1st, 2023
A time of transition... Letter from Fr. Enzo Dear friends, We know there is a the time when we start a project and also a time when we need to transition the...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Fall Spirit 2023 – Flourishing
The changing colors of the fall season is a feast for our eyes, and the beauty is a blessing from God. We can always appreciate this gift! During this season,...
Live on the Air with Fr. Enzo and Fr. Amal
Fr. Enzo talks with Ave Maria Radio hosts. Ave Maria Radio in Ann Arbor MI is a major contributor to the EWTN Global Catholic Radio network. They produce...
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...
Volunteer Spotlight: A Force for Good
Our remarkable volunteers fulfill a wide range of needs that allow us to provide the highest level of care for our residents. Thank you to the many volunteers...
Caring for People with Disabilities: The Benefits of Recreational Therapy
A History of Recreational Therapy According to the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC), recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation is a...
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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A growing community of amenities for people with I/DD
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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...
Stories that Inspire – Alex Flourishes
A flourishing person is living a good, fulfilling life, a life with a sense of purpose. Alex Bloom’s journey stands as a shining testament to the...
$150,000 Match is met – THANK YOU!
$150,000 matched because of you! In November, a generous donor offered to match all donations up to $100,000 by the end of 2022. Because of support from...
Letter from Fr. Enzo – December 2022 – Christmas Memories from Italy
Christmas Memories from Italy During the Christmas season, we spend a lot of time decorating our homes and choosing the perfect gift for our family members,...
Stories that Inspire – The Neuman Family: Helping Others through Perseverance
The Neuman family holds a special place in the hearts of St. Louis Center staff and residents. Together, Norm and Kathi have been major supporters and...
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Sacramental Joy
Fr. Amal, SdC, Mike Dunbar, children of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Jacqui Pampuch, and Fr. David Stawasz, SdC. Beginning in September 2024, Fr. Amal taught...
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...
Compassion in Action: A Partnership in Care
Marcie Hillary, Executive Vice President Community Relations & Chief Experience Officer - Hospice of Michigan; Kelly Errer, Associate Vice Prseident of...
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...
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...
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...
St. Louis Center Welcomes New Social Services Specialist
Cedric Santana, Social Services Specialist Cedric Santana joins St. Louis Center as the newest Social Services Specialist. Growing up in the Jackson Area,...
New Staff at St. Louis Center
Kyle Cater Kyle has recently joined the Development and Communications team as the Development and Communications Administrative Assistant. Originally from...
Fr. Enzo Addari – 2022 Humanitarian of the Year
Each year the Columbus Day Celebration Committee selects Man, Woman and Humanitarian of the Year. The honorees have been named due to their outstanding...