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SUMMER 2020 | CCSTL.ORG
Community CALL
8 Organizations. 1 Cause. A Stronger Community.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE and in many cases, the support they need to Individuals and
Dear Friends, move towards self-sufficiency. businesses have been
especially generous to
The pandemic has increased the depth and our agencies during
When I wrote to you in April, COVID-19 breadth of need and we are responding, the pandemic. Local ice
dominated headlines. Here we are several as you will see inside this newsletter, with creamery Clementine’s
months later, still very much focused on the recently dropped by
flexibility, persistence, and creativity to care for
pandemic. COVID-19’s monopoly on our St. Patrick Center with
those most affected. treats for the staff.
country’s news coverage, however, changed
Shown enjoying the
with the May 25 killing of George Floyd This is what Catholic Charities of St. Louis cool surprise is Program
in Minneapolis. does, and has been doing for more than Support Services
100 years. Thanks to the historic generosity Specialist Lawrence Tate.
With that tragic event, a wound that our of faithful supporters, we have prevailed
country still struggles to heal was ripped through crises before.
open again for Black Americans, sparking
Queen of Peace Center
cries from people of all racial and ethnic What a blessing that many of you have Chief Program Officer
backgrounds for the conversion of already reached out with additional gifts in Clara Stevenson
individuals, policies, and systems that response to the pandemic. This helped us (left) greeted Affinia
perpetuate racial inequity. (My June 5 quickly launch our COVID Relief Call Center, Healthcare VP/COO Dr.
reflection, Unity and Racial Equity: More which continues to receive 50 to 70 calls daily Kendra Holmes during
Work to be Done, can be found in the a visit from a mobile
from St. Louisans needing assistance due to
News section of our website, COVID-19 testing site.
COVID-19 related hardship. Affinia offered free
www.ccstl.org/news-updates.)
onsite testing to QOPC
And we continue ministering to our other staff members.
At times like these, when there is so much brothers and sisters in need, more than
fear, discord and uncertainty, our faith 100,000 each year.
can be weakened by doubt. Or it can be
strengthened as we are reminded that we
We will soon mail a letter featuring a snapshot
cannot endure without God. Substance Use
of our overall COVID-19 relief efforts. We
hope it inspires you to help neighbors in Counselor Herice
I find myself more than ever leaning on need by supporting our Annual Fund. Vereen (right) was
the comfort of prayer, daily Mass, and among the St. Patrick
(socially distant) connection with my faith Center employees
Again, thank you for your past, present on hand to help
community. I pray that you, our supporters,
and future support. You are in my prayers People’s Community
and those in our care experience the hope
as together we strive to build a stronger Action Corporation’s
and strength that the Father, Son, and Holy
community, one unique child of God at a time. Pam Richardson (left)
Spirit so generously pour out when we allow unload a generous
ourselves to trust, to surrender, and to rest food and milk
With sincere gratitude,
in their divine, protective embrace. donation.
This hope and strength are at the heart of
what we do at Catholic Charities of St. Louis.
Theresa E. Ruzicka, CPA
With your help, we continue answering
Christ’s call to care for those who are poor President, Catholic Charities of St. Louis
and vulnerable, offering them dignity, help,
OUR MISSION: In response to the teachings of Jesus Christ, our mission is to serve people in need, especially those who are poor and
vulnerable; work to improve social conditions for all people in the community; and call members of the Church and community to do the same.
PROVIDING HELP AND HOPE
DURING A PANDEMIC
For individuals and families facing hardship, even a good day has its challenges. Catholic Charities of St. Louis and our family of
eight agencies accompany people through adversity and crises. It can be difficult work, even on a good day. During a pandemic, the
challenge is even greater.
From service delivery to fundraising to caring for employees, flexibility, persistence and creativity have been key to continuing our mission.
Service Delivery: Keeping Kids Active
and Engaged at Marygrove LaRoy, who is also a Marygrove P.E. teacher and coach, is proud of how
the kids have stayed positive, despite their initial disappointment over
formal team sports being cancelled. With creativity, he is finding other
ways to give them the benefit of athletics and applying his signature
coaching style.
“I don’t cut players,” says LaRoy. “Everyone gets a chance to play. The
teamwork and bonding give them something they’ll use the rest of
their lives.”
Fundraising: Seeds of Hope 2020,
Not Your Average Gala
When asked how boys in her care, ages 13 to 19, are coping with
COVID-19 restrictions, Cypress Cottage Assistant Supervisor Madison
Smith beamed with pride and said, “Marygrove kids have been
through so much in their lives. They are so resilient. They’re some of
the strongest kids you’ll ever meet.”
In addition to adjusting to masks and social distancing, Marygrove faces
tight restrictions on outings and visitors, similar to those implemented in
senior living communities.
In the spring, group home supervisors like Madison suddenly found
themselves in the role of teacher, helping students navigate their new
online school environments.
Communications Coordinator Susan Nichols helps behind the scenes
during the Seeds of Hope “virtual gala.”
“We came up with projects to keep them from getting burned out,”
said Madison. “We wrote thank you cards to doctors and nurses, made With its largest annual fundraiser scheduled long before “pandemic”
crafts, held physical activity challenges and even Lego tournaments.” became a household word, St. Francis Community Services (SFCS) had
If something positive has come out of the quarantine, says Madison, a decision to make. Cancel? Postpone?
it has been watching older teens engage in activities, like a recent
comic strip making contest, that before they probably would have After exploring options, the team chose to keep the original June 20
considered uncool. “They are really still kids at heart.” date but transform the Seeds of Hope Gala into a virtual event. With
only 10 weeks to prepare, they were determined to create a unique
Once the school year ended, and without the option of off-campus experience for supporters.
adventures and sporting events, staff had even more time to keep
everyone active and engaged. The recreational team found new ways “We looked at what others had done but really wanted to pave our
to enjoy favorite activities and created several new ones too. own way,” said Development Director Owen Griffith. “We envisioned
Recreation Therapist LaRoy Kincaid created Pin Blast, a dodgeball something engaging, fun, and mission based.”
variation that assigns each player a bowling pin to protect, while also
rolling balls to knock down other players’ pins. Players must maintain The agency took a leap of faith by waiving attendance cost, as well as
the required six-foot distance from each other. Balls are wiped down forgoing tried-and-true silent and oral auctions. Instead they relied only
between players and hand sanitizer is generously applied. The game on a raffle, a fund-a-need segment, and a sincere desire to share their
has been, well, a hit! mission story in an authentic way.
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Cardinal Ritter Senior Services • Good Shepherd Children & Family Services •
Marygrove • Queen of Peace Center • Saint Louis Counseling •
St. Francis Community Services • Saint Martha’s Hall • St. Patrick Center
Caring for Employees: “Thank You Days”
Development Director Owen Griffith checks in with Seeds of
Hope event volunteers.
Fundraising, continued:
“Our whole team rallied around planning,” said Communications
Coordinator Susan Nichols. “They brought ideas that really made the
event special. The staff was proud of the end result and felt it accurately
reflected them, the communities we serve, and the spirit of St. Francis
Community Services.”
Women’s Advocate Charlotte receives the delivery of flowers, thank you
cards, and candy for the team at Saint Martha’s Hall.
The evening kicked off with Mass, previously taped in the Good
Samaritan Chapel at the Catholic Charities Central Office. Local TV and In mid-June, as a gesture of gratitude to employees across our
radio personality Heidi Pinela hosted the remainder of the evening live federation, Central Office representatives delivered flowers, candy
from Third Degree Glass Factory on Delmar Blvd.
and thank you cards to 33 service sites. Deliveries were made over
two days and included stops in St. Louis City and County, as well as St.
Programming included a mix of live and pre-recorded segments Charles, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties.
featuring Executive Director Karen Wallensak and SFCS Board
President Marina Cahill, as well as other staff and board members.
Catholic Charities Ambassadors from five parishes recruited fellow
parishioners to provide most of the 1,200-plus cards needed for every
One heartwarming video featured children from the Bilingual Youth
Program reciting the Prayer of St. Francis; another starred the Most employee to receive one. Additional letters came from Central Office
Reverend Robert J. Carlson, Apostolic Administrator, accepting an employees and their family members.
award for his longtime support.
“Our visits elicited even more joy than we expected,” said Deacon
Additional videos featured musical entertainment and even a Food Brian Selsor, Director of Mission Integration, who offered a blessing
Network-style cocktail-making segment. The evening concluded with at each site he visited. “Colleagues told us it was nice to know that
six rounds of trivia. (The entire gala can be viewed at people at the Central Office and in the Catholic community were
www.sfcsstl.org/seeds20.) thinking about them at this particularly challenging time. A team
member at one Cardinal Ritter Senior Services living communities told
Given the event’s success – generating donations comparable to past in- us her job is tough, especially now, but she loves it.”
person galas – it was natural to consider whether to hold the event online
going forward.
We extend a heartfelt thanks to the Parish Ambassadors who led the
thank you card collection: Lyn Grace at Annunziata; Barb Murray at
Griffith predicts there will be some place for virtual fundraising in the Cathedral Basilica; Charlotte Slankard at Our Lady of Providence;
agency’s future but would not want to lose the magic that takes place
Tammy Lawrence at St. Alban Roe; and Cindy Bohrer at St. Margaret
when people gather.
Mary Alacoque. And thank you to ALL who provided cards!
“There are dynamics that take place when talking to people, getting
to know each other, and making connections,” said Griffith. “We are all If you would like to learn more about bringing the Ambassador program
about relationships at St. Francis. With our supporters, our colleagues, to you parish, please contact Lisa at lshea@ccstl.org or 314.256.5927.
and those we serve.” You can also visit ccstl.org/get-involved/parish-ambassadors.
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GOOD NEWS
Central Office Updates
Catholic Charities Receives and Distributes 200,000 Masks
Representatives from Catholic Charities of St. Louis visited the St.
Louis County Department of Public Health’s John C. Murphy Health
Center on Friday, June 5, to pick up 200,000 3-ply disposable masks
purchased by the Public Health Department with Federal CARES
(Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding.
Masks were then delivered to all eight Catholic Charities, as well as
to Archdiocese offices; Regina Cleri home for retired priests; the
Catholic Charities Central Office, and Operation Food Search.
“As a family of eight social services agencies directly assisting
hundreds of adults and children daily, our need for personal
protection equipment is great and ongoing.” said Catholic Charities
Chief Operating Officer Don Halpin. “We are grateful to the St. Louis
County Department of Health for this generous supply of surgical-
grade masks to help protect those in our care and those who provide
that care.”
St. Louis County Department of Public Health and Catholic Charities of St. Louis
employees worked together at the John C. Murphy Health Center in Berkeley to
quickly load 200,000 disposable masks into a delivery truck.
Keeping the Spirit of Go to Bat for Kids Alive
Like you, Catholic Charities of St. Louis is ready to see our beloved
Cardinals retake the field, even though it will be without fans.
Over the course of the past 20 seasons, Go to Bat for Kids has
more than filled Busch Stadium with children, their families and/or
caretakers, and employees of Catholic Charities to see a game, many
for their first time! It could not happen without the generosity of
hundreds of annual donors who help create some very
special memories.
While we cannot get to the stadium this season, we plan to keep
the spirit of Go to Bat for Kids alive by working with the Cardinals
to arrange Fredbird visits to several of our residential agencies,
including Marygrove, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, and potentially
more! First and foremost we must make sure that our children, older
residents, staff, families, and Fredbird are safe.
If you made a donation to this year’s Go to Bat for Kids campaign, you
will receive a letter later this year detailing how your gift can be used
to bring help, hope, and joy to those served by Catholic Charities of
St. Louis.
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Volunteers from Catholic Charities, Operation Food Search, and the Missouri National Guard helped load food and personal care donations into recipients’ vehicles.
Catholic Charities, Operation Food Search Host Drive- Grizzlies professional baseball organization (including mascot Izzy)
Up Events also stopped by to drop off food at the May event.
In response to additional community need brought about by the
COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities partnered with Operation About 40 volunteers from Catholic Charities, Operation Food
Food Search to host food and supply distribution events on May Search, and the National Guard helped each event run smoothly.
16 and July 24. Catholic Charities donors helped fill bags. St. Louis Police
Department North Patrol assisted with traffic control.
For the two events, Catholic Charities provided 1,000 bags of
personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizers, Catholic Charities volunteers included employees and their
face masks, and over $25,000 in gift cards, and shelf stable families, donors, board members, Parish Ambassadors, and
food. Operation Food Search and Sysco St. Louis contributed a members of the Catholic Charities Young Professionals group.
variety of fresh food items, including meat, produce, premade Thank you to all who helped us to tangibly care for neighbors
sandwiches, cheese and juice. Catholic Charities USA provided in need!
shelf-stable food items. Representatives from the Gateway
Save These Dates
Community Call is a
August 31 September 28 November 6 publication of Catholic
Good Shepherd Children & Good Shepherd Children & Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Charities of St. Louis,
Family Services Family Services distributed throughout the
Heart & Cross (Virtual) Gala
Monthly Infant Adoption Monthly Infant Adoption year to share good news
Informational Meeting Details TBA
Informational Meeting with our community and
Details: goodshepherdstl.org/ Details: goodshepherdstl.org/ grow the circle of support for
infant-adoption-info-session infant-adoption-info-session November 7 the Catholic Charities of St.
St. Patrick Center Veterans Louis mission. If you would
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Marygrove Golf Tournament Good Shepherd Children & Aleisha Mulnix
Downtown St. Louis
Forest Hills Country Club Family Services at 314-256-5955 or
Details: stpatrickcenter. amulnix@ccstl.org.
Details: marygrovechildren. #Safe4ANight online org/veterans-day-5k-
org/events/golf-tournament fundraiser runwalk-2020
Details TBA
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We Remember
The Catholic Charities family remembers those who have passed away. Family and friends paying tribute are listed below them.
Ingrid, Stefan, and Helen Marie “Margie” Capps Mary Geekie Rita and Leo Kuchem
Aubermann Mary Rose Desloge Margie Lyons and Mike Lyons Tom and Lori Kimminau
Anonymous George A. Capps Memorial David Grieshaber and For all who have died of the
Remo Baldi Foundation Kathryn Grieshaber coronavirus
Joan Baldi The Woolbright Family, The Anonymous Constance Kuntz
Betty Banstetter Voss Family, The Kerins Patricia Grimes Dorothy Lauman
Anonymous Family Cherie and Pat Baehler Mrs. Jill Lauman
Paul and Marcia Strieker Mary Anne Clifiton Jill Haberberger Howard Marshall
Ka Toyang, Mrs. Tessie Suarez, Thomas and Mary Vogel Tom and Lori Kimminau James and Jeanine Buishas
Ka Chabeng, Rod Sarmiento, Angela Cole Patrick A. Hartman Fred Molitor
Soc Salveira, Benjoe Sarmiento Donna McCall Richard and Susan Hartman ***
Edwin Banzon Susan Cuddihee Stanley Heinemann Mary Lou Molloy
Alice Baranick Anonymous Rose Marie Heinemann Glennon and Renee
Robert A. Barry Dennis Cuddihee Robert B. Hoemeke Brueckner
Edward Eugene “Ed” Bardot Therese F. Dawson Shirley Hoemeke Elizabeth Klump
Nadine and Aaron Aitch Anonymous Joan Immethun Jack Schuler
Brandon and Alesha Bardot Vince Andrzejewski and Donna Gregowicz Anonymous
Kathleen Cancienne Kathy Rex Marilyn, Lee & Kristen Shirley Naeger
Barbara and Jason Fischer William J. and Elizabeth and Landon Larry and Mary Naeger
Robert and Dena Grus Dohack Jerry Jenkins Mary Ann Quinn Naughton
Rosalyn Lewis Virgil W. Dohack Paul and Karen William Naughton
T.J. McQueen Marion Doing, John Doing, Our brothers and sisters Raymond Newsham
Mother Earth Nature Laury Toenjes, Jack Head in Christ Emily Newsham
Designs LLC and Rita Grunewald Tracey Johns Alice Nouhan
Richard Barnhart, Jr. Steve Doing Tony Jokerst J. Allen and Marjorie Thiel
David and Effie Westphal Carol Driller *** Bill and Pat Olwig
Alice Beck Gary Driller Everett Joyce Rob and Julie Kinzie(Lyons)
Anonymous Frank Ebbesmeyer Edward Joyce Gerald A. Orf
Virginia Bettlach *** Jane Kavanaugh Martha Orf
Barbara Fournier Rev. James T. Edwards Peter and Laura Ruminski Dennis Edward Osalkowski
Dr. Robert Bolinske Ted and Donna Agniel Laurie and Jimmy Keller Robert Burton
Chris and Anne Chivetta John and Marge Asbury Velda Keller Paul and Anne Chapman
Ann Bowen J. Gerry and Jo Ann Quinn Caddy Kilker Charles and Yukiko Coody
Anonymous Ronald Faszold *** David Hathman
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fitz Donna Holscher Jeanie Kirtley Larry and Debbie Jacobson
Gordon, III Edwin Fearnley James Saufnauer RPS Risk Familiy at U.S. Bank
Mr. and Mrs. A. Charles Virgil W. Dohack Jerome Koerber Brett Shewey
Hiemenz, III Tony Fermann Kenneth and Debra Family loved ones
Louis Brown Lawrence and Joan Masters Borgmeyer Nancy O’Toole
Theresa Brown Mary Jane Fritz Ramona Haller Jack Owens
Bill Burge Williamsburg Road Eugene and Ottilie Konold Marie Owens
Kathryn Burge Neighbors Tom and Barbara Boone Erin Pierce
Anonymous
Saint Louis Counseling staff working remotely Marygrove held an on-campus graduation parade to celebrate their 21
check in with colleagues through teleconferencing. high school graduates, the agency's most grads ever in a single year!
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We Honor
Anthony Pocorobba Norbert & Alma Schumer, Por la salud de Joel
John G. Azzato, Jr. Edwin & Cora Moonier, Hernandez y Lourdes
Frank and Verna Remes Jason & Amy Schamburg, Macias
Margaret Remes and Linda (Moonier) Lourdes Macias Sanchez
James Revel The Catholic Charities Steinbecker Prayers for the end of the
Leonard Smith family recognizes those Sharon Moonier Culture of Death in our
Bob, Jack and Karen Ann celebrating anniversaries, Mr. and Mrs. Don Moxley - society
Richards 50th Wedding Anniversary Anonymous
Jeanette Richards birthdays and other special *** Jerry Jenkins
Ethel Robinson intentions. Family and Father Matthew Paul and Karen Severson
John and Dorothy Houston friends paying tribute are Anonymous Conversion of Sinners
Joan C. Robison Dr. James L. Ottolini Edward Joyce
Ginny and family listed below them. Alice “Cady” O’Grady End of Corona Virus
Patrick and Ann Gunn Barbara Ottolini Edward Joyce
Magdalyn Lupo Anne and Mark Armstrong- My Friends Everett Joyce
Nancy Schnell Honor and Thanksgiving for Anonymous Edward Joyce
Catherine Ryan all you do Marjorie Ann Parks Bless family, faith,
Norman Ryan Rita Sponamore Mary K. Damazyn employment, health, love,
Ellen Boedeker Ryan Dr. and Mrs. Rita Wong, Dr. Ed Puzzella, new Board Chair my health, happy death,
Norman Ryan Philip and Elizabeth Banzon, of Catholic Charities church, Pope, all priest,
Ellen Ryan Ms. Pett Banzon, Auggie Sisters of the Visitation country
John Flick Moncada, Ej Banzon Jerome Roth Marie Kempf
Bertram and Suzanne Sachs Edwin Banzon Anonymous Bless all family-church-
Michael Sachs Leonard and Mabel Beerman Theresa Ruzicka healing-growth in God’s
Anthony Sansone Sandra Kate Tansey Love- my happy death
Helen and Ron Coleman Herb and Connie Brinker - Cardinal Robert Sarah Marie Kempf
Charles and Sandi Sauer 50th Wedding Anniversary Francine Plunkert End of Abortion-For all
Anonymous Gladys and Larry Martin Gene and Cle Schaefer unborn babies aborted
Parents, Grandparents, and Deacon Bernie Buckman Joyce A. Kluge Constance Kuntz
Brother The Yadamec Family Fr. Jack Schuler For success of a medical
David John Schlautman All those who suffer and have Lori Plescia procedure
Russell and Virginia Pepple died as a result of COVID-19 Wilma Schulte David Kwinn
Schoenbeck Anonymous Mark D. Schulte Pray for healthcare workers
Steve and Patty Schoenbeck CCSTL Central Office Staff Msgr. Joseph Simon David Kwinn
All those who have died from Lisa Shea Dr. James McAllister Landgraf Family and Weller
virus CLAM Staff Fr. David Skillman Robert Landgraf
Anonymous Anonymous Stephen Schreiber Continued healing for our son
Mrs. Patt Stover Anne Doerr - 67th Birthday Mary Smith Pamela Mahoney
Ron and Ann Stover Susan Mathieu John Smith Harry and Concetta Nolte
Vincent J. Tedeschi Virgil and Joyce Dohack-56th Sr. Jeanne Margaret Stoltz, Edward Joyce
Donna Tedeschi Wedding Anniversary OP - 75th Jubilee For peace in our community
Dorothy Thornton Virgil W. Dohack Ed and Stephanie Griesenauer Vincent and Jane O’Connell
Rick and Nancy Nieder Gregory Donovan Mary Vest Thanksgiving for health
Julia Todd Anonymous The Dunns Anonymous
Herbert Todd Dana Dougherty Randy Vest Pray for health and happiness
Dorothy Tracy Pat and Bev Dougherty Jim, Becky, Emily and Patrick for my wife Charlotte, my
*** Happy 65th Birthday Larry John Powell Walsh children Theresa, Johnny,
Donald Unterreiner Anonymous Kathryn Sherrick Tom, Catherine,Mary,
Anonymous Basil Dmuchovsky John Walsh Suzanne & their families
Michael C. Utterbach Paul Duchild Michelle Ochonicky John Roche
Byron Utterback Heather and Len Essig Nurses Pray for my wife with
Catherine Vance, Rebecca, Anonymous Charlotte Wiegert alzheimers
Ann Marie, John and Justin, Nathan & Angela, Ronald Schepers
Tom Vance
Bernard Vance
Andrea & Chris Franke/
Hagerty Special Return to health for Pat and
Charlie Swoboda
Christa Voss
William and Margaret Kish
Don and Kathy Franke
Sharon Gerken Intentions Pat and Charlie Swoboda
Healing for all afflicted with
Donald Wendt John and Michele Carter autism
Elizabeth Wendt Ray Haukap Clarence Tiske
Health of Michelle Darling,
Mike Westhoff Anonymous Watch over my family
Tessie Moncada, Mary Ann
Terry Westhoff William Holtshouser Frances Zach
Revila, Ed Moncada,
Thomas E. Whitehead Steve and Ann Holtshouser Sharon Lyod
Margaret Krahman Joel Huelsmann Edwin Banzon
Charles E. Whitten Anonymous Ryan Benson - return to the
Paul W. Leible Mr. and Mrs. William Kaimann Catholic church and heal him
Warren Wiedemann 50th Wedding Anniversary *** Deacon Richard and Mrs. Carolyn Vihage
Laura Benson
Marilyn F. Wiedemann *** Prayers for my son Kyle
Patricia Witte Kathleen Kennebeck
Brian A. Kennebeck
Burdine going into the If you would like to pay
*** military
Scott Kennebeck Anonymous
tribute to someone through a
Melanie Baker donation to Catholic Charities
Furthering Catholic
Our 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Loncaric
Education of St. Louis, contact Amanda
John Flick
Mark and Mary Michalski - Joanie and Harvey
Dunnavant at 314-256-5907
Happy Birthdays!!! or visit www.ccstl.org. Tributes
Gary Haegele
Peggy
above were received April 1,
through June 30, 2020.
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Even while sheltering in their rooms during a pandemic, Mary, Queen and Mother Center residents shared words of wisdom.
Mary, Queen and Mother Center is a Cardinal Ritter Senior Services’ skilled nursing facility located on the agency’s Shrewsbury
campus, which is also home to independent living, assisted living, memory care, and affordable housing facilities.
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is the largest Catholic Charities of St. Louis agency and traces its roots to 1960, when the
agency, then named Cardinal Ritter Institute, was founded to address the needs of a growing senior adult population.
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