All Saints Literacy Center

04/03/2026

All Saints Literacy Center is closed today, April 3. We will reopen on Monday, April 6.

All Saints Literacy Center permanecerá cerrado hoy, 3 de abril. Reabriremos el lunes 6 de abril.

04/02/2026

I am very sad to announce that All Saints Literacy Center Board Member and tutor, Sister Anneliese Sinnott, O.P., passed away on Monday, March 30. She was an amazing and early member of our Board, helping lay the very foundation for All Saints Literacy. She was also a dedicated tutor having helped many of our learners improve their literacy skills.

Sister Anneliese led an amazing life as a member of the Adrian Dominicans, beginning her career as a music teacher after graduating from Siena Heights University. She eventually earned master's degrees in both Music and Divinity, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy. She was an accomplished teacher, college professor and administrator for many years.

But more than anything, we will remember her for her kindness, faith, and dedication to the learners at All Saints Literacy Center. She often had a kind word or prayer, always responding to any issue with a warm heart and faith. She truly lived the values of a Christian, Catholic, and Adrian Dominican.

Just last Friday, she exchanged a few emails with me. She shared her enthusiasm and support for the results of our recent Executive Director search.

If you are able, I hope that you will attend her memorial, either in person or via the live stream. And please keep her, her family, and the Adrian Dominicans in your prayers.

Stephen C. Ragan
Board President & Chairperson
All Saints Literacy Center Board of Trustees

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SISTER SINNOTT, OP

ADRIAN, MICHIGAN—March 31, 2026

Sister Anneliese Sinnott, baptized Cecilia Sinnott, died on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 88 years of age and in the 70th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister Anneliese was born in Chicago, Illinois, to William and Anna (Haack) Sinnott. She graduated from Aquinas High School in Chicago, Illinois, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Music from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, a Master of Musical Education degree from DePaul University in Chicago, a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from University of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan, a Master of Divinity degree in Theology from SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Michigan, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Systematic Theology from Katholieke University in Leuven, Belgium.

Sister ministered almost 17 years teaching music in schools in Rockford and Chicago, Illinois. Later, she was associate dean for four years at SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary; served in several capacities for a total of 21 years at Marygrove College in Detroit, including as director of pastoral ministry; and ministered for 29 years as a professor, dean, and vice president for academic affairs at Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit.

She was also chair of the board for five years for the Dominican Center for Religious Development in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and served the Congregation for two years as director of formation. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2025.

Sister Anneliese was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ronald. She is survived by other loving family and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Prayers of Committal will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be in St. Catherine Chapel at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221.

Those who are not attending services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Services, Adrian.

02/11/2026

Learning is a journey that doesn't stop. Whether it's mastering a new skill, reading a book for pleasure, or filling out forms with confidence, every step counts.

What's one small victory you celebrated this week? Let us know!

01/26/2026

🌱 A fresh start begins with showing up. At All Saints Literacy Center every lesson is a step toward confidence, opportunity and growth.

01/26/2026

❄️ Center Closure – Inclement Weather ❄️
Your safety is our priority.

Due to the extreme cold and weather advisory, All Saints Literacy Center will be closed today. Please stay warm and safe while conditions improve.

Gleaners will still be onsite this Thursday between 1:30PM-2:30PM, so please plan accordingly.

Be sure to check your email for updates about class schedules, sign‑ups, and any changes for the week. We’ll share information as soon as it becomes available.

Take good care of yourselves. 💙
— All Saints Literacy Center

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❄️ Cierre del Centro – Condiciones Meteorológicas Adversas ❄️
Su seguridad es nuestra prioridad.

Debido al frío extremo y al aviso meteorológico, All Saints Literacy Center estará cerrado hoy. Por favor, manténganse abrigados y seguros mientras mejoran las condiciones.

Gleaners aún estará presente este jueves entre la 1:30 PM y las 2:30 PM, así que planifiquen en consecuencia.

Asegúrense de revisar su correo electrónico para actualizaciones sobre los horarios de las clases, inscripciones y cualquier cambio durante la semana. Compartiremos la información tan pronto como esté disponible.

Cuídense mucho. 💙
— All Saints Literacy Center

01/23/2026

❄️ Center Closure – Inclement Weather ❄️
Your safety means everything to us.

Due to the extreme cold and expected weather conditions, All Saints Literacy Center will be closed today. We want everyone to stay warm, safe, and off the roads while conditions improve.

Please check your email and texts for updates about class schedules and sign‑ups. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as it’s safe to reopen.

Stay safe and take good care of yourselves. 💙
— All Saints Literacy Center

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❄️ Cierre del Centro – Mal Tiempo❄️
Su seguridad es lo más importante para nosotros.

Debido al frío extremo y a las condiciones climáticas esperadas, All Saints literacy center permanecerá cerrado el día de hoy Queremos que todos se mantengan abrigados, seguros y lejos de las carreteras mientras las condiciones mejoran.

Por favor, revisen su correo electrónico y mensajes de texto para recibir actualizaciones sobre los horarios de las clases y las inscripciones. Esperamos darles la bienvenida nuevamente tan pronto como sea seguro reabrir.

Manténganse seguros y cuídense mucho. 💙
— All Saints Literacy Center

12/29/2025

Dear supporter,

Thank you for your support of the important mission of All Saints Literacy Center. At perhaps no point in time has our work been more necessary.

As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to provide a quick update regarding the leadership of the Center and our services. Caitlyn Pisarski, who many of you might know from her current role as the Executive Director of Siena Literacy Center or her previous work as the manager of the MiSide Literacy Center, recently agreed to provide interim leadership as we continue to grow and better focus our work on our core literacy programs. We also expect that working with Caitlyn will create opportunities for All Saints and Siena Literacy Centers to better explore cooperative and shared services to improve efficiency and reduce overhead costs.

I’m also excited to share that our former assistant and interim director, Isabel Pardo, has rejoined the All Saints team. She hit the ground running and I know has already spoken and met with many of our tutors and learners.

The Center returned to full operating hours two weeks ago but will break for year end this week and reopen on January 5. We will be working hard to recruit and schedule even more tutors and learners when we return!

I hope that like our staff and volunteers, you will take this time to spend with family and friends. Many people also use this time to reflect on their own volunteer and giving commitments, and we hope that All Saints Literacy Center will continue to be a priority. Will you consider giving today to help us strengthen our mission and serve more learners in 2026?

If you have any questions, you can reach the Center at 313-635-6549 or [email protected]. Or you can reach me at (248) 872-6900 or [email protected] if you have any feedback or suggestions.

Happy Holidays and, again, thank you for all that you have done for All Saints Literacy Center and our community.

Stephen C. Ragan
Board President & Chairperson
All Saints Literacy Center

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All Saints Literacy Center

3553 W. Vernor Highway, Suite D
Detroit, MI 48216

3136354549

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12/23/2025

As we celebrate the magic of the season, may your days be merry, and your language skills shine brightly!

Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work this year. We wish you and your loved ones Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! 🌲⛄️❄️

We look forward to your continued success in the new year.

Holiday Break Schedule:
Monday, December 22, 2025-Sunday, January 4, 2026

12/07/2025

An Important Message to the Friends of All Saints Literacy Center

Dear Friends of All Saints Literacy Center,

I hope that this holiday season finds you well and able to spend time with family and friends. Your support and friendship to All Saints Literacy Center are truly valued and important to our mission to provide adult literacy programs in Southwest Detroit. As you know, our community and neighbors are facing very real challenges, and our work is more necessary than ever.

Thank you for all that you do!

I also wanted to take this opportunity to share some important news. Recently, our Executive Director, Elizabeth Nanas, transitioned from her role at All Saints. We know that she will be successful in her future work and we want to publicly acknowledge all that she did over the last few years to sustain and grow our work at All Saints. She had incredible impact on both our community and the work of All Saints. She will be missed!

Transitions and change are never easy, but they also present opportunity. The Board of Directors has been hard at work since our spring strategic planning meeting to shape the future of All Saints. We know how important our work is to the community - especially at this point in time - and we intend to be laser focused on our core mission of adult literacy focused on English reading, writing, and speaking, as well as digital literacy.

I also wanted to apologize if you visited All Saints in the last week and found the Center closed. As you know, we have always relied on a very small but dedicated number of team members. Staffing transition created some challenges, but this has been addressed in some very positive ways.

I’m very happy to share that our former assistant director, Isabel Pardo, will be returning to help ensure that the Center is open and serving students and tutors. Beginning this Tuesday, we will be back to regular and full hours.

I am also pleased to announce that Caitlyn Pisarski, the Executive Director of our sister nonprofit, Siena Literacy Center, will provide guidance and counsel during this transitional period as we prioritize our core mission of adult literacy. While Caitlyn will be working part-time to continue leading Siena, she will assume the full authority of interim Executive Director. We anticipate that this arrangement will foster valuable shared services and relationships with other local literacy centers.

Many of you may be familiar with Caitlyn from her tenure as manager of the adult literacy program at Southwest Solutions. She is widely recognized and respected within both Southwest Detroit and the literacy community.

As we move forward, I am committed to addressing any questions or feedback you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact me via phone at (248) 872-6900 or email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you can reach out to All Saints at [email protected].

You also have my commitment that we will communicate regularly with learners, tutors and donors during the coming months. Please continue to look to these emails and our social media accounts for regular updates.

Once again, I express my gratitude for your friendship and unwavering support. I welcome your feedback and suggestions.

Stephen C. Ragan
President and Chairperson
Board of Directors
All Saints Literacy Center

P.S. Your support, including volunteerism and donations remain critical and valued. If you are able to do more to support All Saints in any way, please drop us an email at [email protected] or reach out to me directly.

11/16/2025

What an incredible evening!!! We feel so blessed to share a little bit about us to our community, and likewise for us to learn more about our supporters, funders, and new friends!

11/15/2025

🎉 Doors open soon!
We’re getting ready to welcome you to an evening of joy, culture, literacy, poetry, and of course — ¡Lotería!

See you shortly at El Kiosko!

Let’s celebrate 10 years of learning, growth, and community.