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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...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Summer Spirit 2023 – Fundraising
Happy and Blessed Summer! Rain or shine the show has to go on! This was what happened during the Golf and Glory Outing on June 26, 2023 at the UofM Golf...
Caring for People with Disabilities: Image of God and Places of His Wonders
Part One THE PERSON WITH DISABILITIES: THE IMAGE OF GOD AND A PLACE OF HIS WONDERS The richness of the person with disabilities is a constant challenge to the...
Letter from Fr. Enzo – Honoring my father’s memory, “Sa ta fa’!”
Fr. Enzo's father, Benedetto Addari, taking care of the horses. “Sa ta fa’!”, “We must do this!” This was my father’s philosophy towards life. During his...
Letter from Fr. Enzo – Celebrating my Mother’s Life and Legacy, “Tu sei Enzo”
Fr. Enzo gives communion to his mother, Domenica, not long after becoming a priest. DOMENICA BALESTRA 1922 – 1998 “Tu sei Enzo” These were the last words I...
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...
Fr. Satheesh’s Corner – Fall 2025 – Embrace the Mission
Dear Friends of St. Louis Center, Greetings in the name of the Lord! As the...
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...
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Santa’s in the house!
Santa came to town, Saturday, December 3, 2022, kicking off the Holiday festivities for the residents of St. Louis Center. For over 10 years, a celebratory...
Stories That Inspire – Fr. Enzo’s Letter of Perseverance
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another. – Walter Elliot Not everyone has an easy road in life, each of us with obstacles...
Stories That Inspire – Perseverance through Community Service
There is always something to be thankful for even when life gets a little hard. Accepting help even in tough times is not always easy because as humans want...
Stories That Inspire – Perseverance For Bert
Albert (Bert) has an infectious smile that you cannot help but notice. His happiness lights up the halls of St. Louis Center. Although life has not always...
Taking Independence to the Next Level
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential...
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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.
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...
St. Louis Center Family Association Employee Appreciation
The St. Louis Center Staff have a demanding yet rewarding job. Between managing residents' busy schedules and needs, each day is a new adventure. The family...
Gifts for Center Staff
National Day of Service is held each year in September, a day for acts of kindness and service to people in need in the spirit of 9-11. The American Heritage...
Mark Bourdua: Staff Accountant
St. Louis Center welcomes Mark Bourdua to the team! Mark joined St. Louis Center as staff accountant. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a...
Scholarship Awarded
For the past seven years, St. Louis Center benefactor Willard Johnson has funded a college scholarship for the children or grandchildren of Center staff. Mr....
Fond Farewell to two St. Louis Center’s Notre Dame Interns
Angela Ly and Camille Patton may have arrived as strangers to one another, but they left as friends. Each summer the Notre...