Girls' Catholic Central High School 1927-1969

Remembering Sister Mary: In honor of Womens Month, Aundra Willis Carrasco, a great friend of St. Pat and 1962 graduate of Girls Catholic Central, has written this wonderful memory of Sister Mary. As you know, the center was home to the girls high school before it closed in 1969. Here is the link to the story on our website:

Remembering Sr. Mary Watson By Aundra Willis Carrasco, Girls Catholic Central Class of 1962 As St. Patrick Senior Center begins its 52nd successful year as “Detroit’s largest health, wellness and activities center for people aged 55 years and older”, my memories of its beginnings transport me back in time. Back to 1973 w...

Memories of Sister Mary Watson, O.P.
https://aundra-willis.medium.com/memories-of-sister-mary-watson-o-p-dfb43905f9d4

Our old school building, now St. Patrick Senior Center announces that the 45th Annual Irish Festival returns May 1st, 2022
https://www.wxyz.com/news/community-connection/st-patrick-senior-center-45th-annual-irish-festival-returns-may-1st-2022?fbclid=IwAR1kU0v1Ih3p7gSg32aHWp0O3KeSOiFJ6AP9q_cWAMBE-gr3bxhiL7jDgNA

St. Patrick Senior Center 45th Annual Irish Festival returns May 1st, 2022 Hot meals and much more have been provided to Detroit's senior population for decades through the services of St. Patrick Senior Center.

She is absolutely right.

"I do honestly think that if women were running the world there would be more investment in peace, because basically as women we do not want to see our children killed. Maybe I am completely idealistic, but until we see women in equal positions of power in the world, I just think that we are doomed.”
- Meryl Streep

With thoughts and prayers to our former Ukrainian classmates and their loved ones.

With Pope Francis and the entire Church, let us join together in a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine on March 2, Ash Wednesday.

May the Holy Spirit of God the Creator and of the Son guide and protect us from all who seek to spread evil and strife in our world. Be with all those who suffer from war and violence.
Amen.

For all of our former classmates and friends from Ukraine and their loved ones there. We are in solidarity with you and praying for you.

"This used to be our playground (used to be)
This used to be our childhood dream
This used to be the place we ran to
I wish you were standing here with me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRkvisKRGo

St. Patrick Senior Center, our old Girls' Catholic Central High School building, needs our help.

St. Pat's Historic Building A former school, St. Pat's building was built in 1892. Here's a brief history.

St. Pat's Historic Building A former school, St. Pat's building was built in 1892. Here's a brief history.

Our old Cafeteria today. So many delicious lunches were enjoyed there. Sloppy Joes, Grilled Cheese, and always Tuna on meatless Fridays. What are your lunchtime memories?

Here’s a picture of our new cafeteria floor! As you know, the severe June flooding pretty much destroyed the carpet and under-flooring. In the extensive replacement process we also had to consider environmental issues – and words cannot adequately express our gratitude to Mike Kelly, owner of Environmental Maintenance Services. He came to the rescue, donated much company time to the project, and really saved the day for St. Pat! A long-time friend and supporter, Mike is also the president of the United Irish Societies, which made a generous donation to help us!

Look at this beautiful transformation of our old GCCHS classrooms. Detroit seniors will be taking computer classes where we girls once studied and dreamed of our future.