Kelly Flaherty, Author at St. Louis Center

Caring for People with Disabilities: Image of God and Places of His Wonders

Jun 12, 2023 | Administration Corner, HOME |, Newsletters

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 Church and to society, to open to the mystery present. The person with disabilities is the place of the...

Work Continues in St. Joseph Hall

Apr 4, 2023 | HOME |, LIVE - Facilities

Progress continues on St. Joseph Hall renovations St. Joseph Hall was established on the east end of the St. Louis Center campus in 1984, thanks to the generosity of Mary Elizabeth Doyle. It has been home to adult men ever since, providing a welcoming atmosphere...

St. Louis Center Residents Start Micro-Enterprise

Mar 20, 2023 | HOME |, LIVE - Programs, Newsletters

Residents Prepare for Farmer’s Market People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) often face challenges when it comes to finding meaningful work and opportunities for community engagement. However, a new initiative that involves making...

Sharing Shamrock Shakes

Mar 18, 2023 | HOME |, LIVE - Programs

The entire world becomes Irish for a day on March 17th! At St. Louis Center, the residents get into the spirit by wearing green, enjoying an Irish feast, and the new tradition of Shamrock Shakes in the afternoon. Day program staff gets out the blenders, mint ice...

Advent Giving

Feb 15, 2023 | Community, HOME |, Newsletters

Haylie Moran, Day Program Coordinator, helped the residents get into the giving spirit during Advent this year with a new initiative. She challenged not only the residents, but the staff as well to participate in a “Reverse Advent” Calendar. The concept is...