St. Coletta's of Illinois is addressing a critical gap in care by launching a Behavioral Health Clinic, ensuring comprehensive support for the developmentally disabled community.

The new clinic will cater specifically to individuals with developmental disabilities who struggle with behavioral issues, providing them with specialized care and support.

Heading up the clinic are St. Coletta's Psychology Director Lauren Mock, Clinical Therapist Danielle Goga and Clinical Manager Jessica Meyer Dodoer.

In a heartwarming display of compassion, Andrew High School students transformed the cafeteria at Kennedy School into a DAZZLING PROM VENUE on May 3.

The group of student council leaders blew up balloons and hung streamers, turning the space into a magical wonderland fit for a prom celebration.

They stayed behind to celebrate, joyfully dancing alongside their Kennedy peers and erupting into cheers of excitement

as Aaron B. and Jordan S. were crowned

Prom King and Prom Queen.

Ten Kennedy School students donned their red caps and gowns May 22 to celebrate GRADUATION DAY.

With beaming smiles and a sense of accomplishment, the graduates took turns expressing their gratitude to their dedicated teachers and supportive parents.

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024!

Our PARENT ASSOCIATION will host an important meeting for parents and guardians on June 12.

Association President Jack Angelus will share crucial steps to safeguard the future of loved ones with special needs.

As the vibrant colors of spring begin to bloom, we find ourselves filled with renewed hope and inspiration.

With your help, we can BRIGHTEN AND REFRESH OUR FACILITY to create a more nurturing environment for everyone to thrive and flourish.

Please HELP US BLOOM by making a donation today.

Be sure to include "911" in the Appeal Code box and "Spring Appeal" in the Donation Return box at the bottom.

Calling all golfers with a passion for making a difference!

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for St. Coletta's 35th ANNUAL KENNEDY GOLF INVITATIONAL. Join us on the course MONDAY, AUGUST 19 to benefit children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Not a golfer? Not a problem. Join us for dinner and cocktails. 

St. Coletta's Then & Now

As we recently learned from Sr. Inez's diary, even the Sisters faced unexpected challenges -- such as the "French leave" of one very determined student.

In May 1951, Sr. Inez wrote:

"At the Sunday afternoon Guild meeting, the school was presented with a check for $3,000.34 by Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCue from the Sportsman's Club, the result of the 9th race.

Just prior to the meeting, John Scanlan who had taken French leave from the school at noon was returned by the County Police. He was picked up at 143rd on Highway 45. He gave his reason for running away that the school was too far from his home. John was minus his shoes when he returned, he had taken them off when his feet began to ache from hiking and left them somewhere along the road. His feet and stockings looked pitiful; the former were bleeding and the latter were soleless. Quite a few angels must have been on the highway protecting John, since the road is a particularly busy one and John was constantly being side-swiped by cars."

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