Retirement Couldn't Keep Deb Away When Deb Markewicz retired from St. Louis Center's nursing department in 2023, she left behind more than a job. She left behind friendships, routines, and a community she had come to love. Fortunately for everyone at St. Louis Center,...
The Servants of Charity priests traded their clerical attire for basketball jerseys on May 8th as they joined a Priests vs. Seminarians basketball game supporting repairs to the outdoor Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Shrine, Brooklyn, MI. Fr. Satheesh and Fr....
At St. Louis Center, community is not simply where we live or work. It is how we care for one another, celebrate one another, and walk alongside one another every day. This spirit was beautifully visible during Night to Shine. Our residents stepped onto the red carpet...
A routine health check becomes safer, easier, and more comfortable for St. Louis Center residents thanks to the generosity of Karen David, mother of one of the Center's residents. Recognizing the challenges many individuals face when using traditional scales, Karen...
Since 2013, therapy dogs have brought comfort, companionship, and countless smiles to the residents of St. Louis Center. What began as occasional visits has grown into a meaningful and anticipated part of life for many individuals with intellectual and developmental...
National Poetry Month in April gave St. Louis Center residents an opportunity to express themselves through words, art, and imagination. Working with Skill Building Program Director Haylie Gottschalk, residents wrote original poems about themselves before creating...
Finding the Right Place: John's Journey to St. Louis Center For parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one question never fades: "What will happen when we're no longer able to care for them?" For Mary and John, that question has shaped...
David, Charlie, and Kristin (above, l to r), danced the night away to their favorite Elvis tunes. Elvis was alive and well at St. Louis Center as residents, families, staff, and friends gathered for an evening filled with classic hits, dancing, laughter, and audience...
Reece Hitt, Skill Building Supervisor, kept her eyes on Kyle and Jerome as they attempted to clear the limbo pole. Music, laughter, and glowing colors filled the gym as residents celebrated one of St. Louis Center's favorite traditions, the annual Glow Dance Party...
Faith, gratitude, and cherished memories filled St. Louis Center on April 17th as our residents, priests from the Servants of Charity, clergy, family members, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate the life of Fr. Joseph Rinaldo, SdC. Most Rev. Bishop Earl...
Families of residents at St. Louis Center see the impact of staff members every single day. From coordinating medical appointments and preparing specialized meals to providing transportation, meaningful work opportunities, and engaging outings, their care is constant...
Laughter, conversation, and the aroma of delicious Italian food filled the air as nearly 100 guests gathered for this year’s Pasta and the Priests at St. Louis Center. A beloved annual tradition, the evening offered friends, supporters, and families a chance to enjoy...
