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 release for Fr. Enzo's Retirement Celebration! Kind eyes are what you first notice as Father Enzo Addari...
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 help you become resilient, independent, and flourish! I reflect on the generosity of the people who make up...
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 activities to other hands. The last 18 years have been thriving years for St. Louis Center. With 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, we celebrate the feast day of St. Louis Guanella (October 24th), whose vision and mission are carried out...
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 several shows locally that have nation and global syndication. In order to continue producing their quality...
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 Course. The weather had different rules than what we were expecting but between showers some players managed to...
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 youth, Benedetto Addari was caught as a POW in Belgrade during WW II. For many years, no one knew what had...
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 heard from my mother, Domenica, in the hospital the day before she passed away. Because of a stroke, she had...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – 2022 Annual Report
Every organization has to bring into its existence innovation, in order to fight the law of entropy, and thus to be able to continue to exist and prosper. 2022 has been a year of graces and blessings. We give thanks to God for this. Fr. Joseph Rinaldo retired to a...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Spring Spirit 2023 – Renovations
Dear Friends, The remodeling of St. Joseph Hall is progressing on schedule. Soon we will be able to slate a re-dedication date. For this occasion, we will invite all of you to see the growth of St. Louis Center and the innovations enabling the lives of people with...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Winter Spirit 2023
We have started another year of grace, the year of the Lord 2023. Still, I wish all of you many blessings and graces for this year; may the Good Lord bestow upon each and every one of you His blessings that you are able to reach all your goals. I am glad to share with...
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, especially for our children and grandchildren. Many childhood memories are stirred by the celebration. Memories...