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“They Have Gifts to Give Us”: Special Needs Mass Celebration

November 9, 2021

Sunday, November 7, 2021, was a special day for six young people from the Diocese as they celebrated their first sacraments at the annual Mass Celebrating People with Special Needs, hosted by Saint Catherine Center. View photos Melissa LaFontant, a …

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Celebrating Our 2021 “Joy & Gratitude” Dinner Honorees

October 7, 2021

At Saint Catherine Center’s annual “Joy & Gratitude” Dinner on October 3, 2021, three dedicated volunteers were recognized for their commitment to our mission: Virginia Dwyer-Aoyama of Darien was honored with the Volunteer Service Award for her dedication to the …

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“Seeing the World Differently”: High School Students Mentor Academy Students

July 23, 2021

Five teens from local high schools have assisted in Academy classrooms this summer. “With most of our students attending summer school, we needed some help in the classrooms,” said Eric Spencer, Principal. “We have a good relationship with Notre Dame …

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The Gift of Purpose

April 12, 2021

Providing opportunities to be useful is a significant part of our mission at Saint Catherine Center. Whether the activity is small or large, everyone appreciates having a sense of purpose. “Bread Today?” When the Adult Program first began collecting end-of-day …

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The Power of Movement

March 8, 2021

The benefits of exercise are well-known, including stronger muscles, better coordination, more flexibility, and improved confidence and self-esteem. All students and adult participants at the Center have an individualized exercise and movement routine as part of their daily schedule. “There …

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Easing into a New Routine: Adult Program Reopens

July 20, 2020

The reopening of the Adult Program in mid-July was marked by virtual hugs and elbow bumps as we welcomed back more than half of our adult participants to the Center. While observing necessary safety precautions, both participants and staff are …

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Graduation 2020: Reasons to be Thankful

June 10, 2020

Although the outdoor venue was different, Saint Catherine Academy Graduation 2020 was no less joyful for this year’s graduates, Ronald Scott and Elise Hilton. The two were celebrated in a ceremony at the Center with immediate family, staff, and a …

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Our Community is Staying Together While We Are Apart

April 14, 2020

After the first week of “school at home,” Philip, an Academy student, opened his living room window and called out the name of every person he knew, then exclaimed, “Where are you?!” Philip’s question embodies the need we all feel …

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Adult Program Celebrates 5th Anniversary

March 10, 2020

March 2020 marks the fifth year of the Adult Program at Saint Catherine Center. Shortly after coming on board as Executive Director in 2008, Helen Burland recognized the need for quality programming for young adults after they completed a school …

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The Joy of Reading: Library Volunteers Make Stories Come Alive

February 18, 2020

“When we started the Library Program back in 2008, the idea was for the children to experience and enjoy books read out loud and learn to feel comfortable in a library,” said volunteer Virginia Dwyer-Aoyama. “Going to the local library …

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