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 making life’s moments more joyful and fulfilling for those they support. With enough enhanced moments, a sense of...
Gathered in Gratitude: Honoring Hearts That Serve
Fellowship and the celebration of friends are what the Italian American Club of Livonia’s Fall Harvest Fest is all about. Each year, members and supporters of the club come together to participate in an auction, have good food, and catch up. The event features silent...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – Devoted Staffers Retire
Ginny Wheaton In August 1978, Ginny Wheaton stepped into St. Louis Center to cover a neighbor’s vacation shift in the kitchen, and never looked back. Sr. Lucy, then leading the kitchen, quickly recognized Ginny’s dedication and refused to let her slip away. That...
Profiles of a Guanellian Staff – 2025 Scholarship Award
Robin Smith, St. Louis Center Training Coordinator and Supervisor, was awarded the 2025 Will Johnson Scholarship. On August 15th, Will arrived at the Center to present the Award. He was pleased to meet Robin and her daughter, Abrianna. Will likes to learn about each...
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 two residents of the St. Louis Center the importance of the Holy Eucharist. Through his catechism lessons,...
Herrick Foundation Leaders Visit St. Louis Center
Glenn Johnson, Fr. Franklin, Wendy Brightman, Lisa Herrick, Juanita Pampuch, Fr. Satheesh, Don Walker, and Peggy Cole. On Monday, June 30th, St. Louis Center was honored to host Herrick Foundation officers Lisa Herrick and Wendy Brightman. The visit began with Fr....
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 Business Development - Hospice of Michigan; Fr. David Stawasz, SdC; and Patrick Miller, President & CEO -...
Caring for People with Disabilities: Life Planning for Adults with IDD
Judy and Susie shared a special bond, and created cherished memories. St. Louis Center acknowledges the passing of a pioneer in parenting a child with developmental disabilities. Dr. Judith Greenbaum was an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental...
An Award-Winning Board Member
The Latest St. Louis Center is very proud to announce that Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, MD, PhD, MHSA, Chief Clinical Officer at Trinity Health Michigan, received the Michigan Healthcare Association’s 2025 Healthcare Leadership Award this past June. Each year, the MHA...
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, including D2 State Champion Brian Tillman and Coach of the Year Joe Ewald. One of St. Louis Center’s biggest events...
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 play the keyboard. “I like playing the keyboard a lot. I learned it a long time ago.” Bradley has had a lot of...
1,000 Flowers Could Bloom – A Blossoming Success
Flowers are blossoming all around St. Louis Center and the surrounding community, all because of the diversity of the human experience. Thanks to the Chelsea Community Foundation’s generos grant, a Cultural Diversity Program was launched in the beginning of 2025. St....















