A LONG AND RICH HISTORY In 2021 the Camillian Order will observe the centennial of its arrival in the United States. Fr. Michael Mueller arrived from Germany in September of that year. He came to Wisconsin initially to look at land that had been offered to the community. As it turned out the land was not a suitable place to build a hospital, but Milwaukee was fertile ground for the community to put down roots. This was confirmed when the community opened St. Camillus Hospital in Wauwatosa in 1932. Mueller and his fellow Germans maintained a strong presence in the Camillians well into the 1960s, but American men would need to join if the community was going to prosper. A novitiate was built in 1935 and a House of Studies in 1942 in order to encourage Americans to join. That effort largely succeeded until the 1980s when many religious communities found it difficult to attract vocations. Still the order had sufficient numbers to see multiple expansions of their facility in Wauwatosa and, with the addition of some Italian priests, the opening of St. Camillus Hospital in Whitinsville, Massachusetts in 1964. As time passed the community became a healthy mix of men from around the world. Today the USA Camillians include members from: Brazil, Italy, Nigeria, India, Viet Nam, Philippines and the United States. While the nationalities of the Camillians have changed over the years, but the commitment of all of these men has remained the same. That is, to provide compassionate and loving care to all people. Throughout this centennial year monthly columns will be published that look at the Camillians and their impact on the areas they have served. USA CAMILLIANS TIMELINE MONTHLY ANNIVERSARY BLOG A Great Idea Boy Scouts Build a Hospital Garden St. Camillus Women's Guild Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida Feast Week - A Yearly Tradition The Camillian Novitiate in Durward’s Glen Father Francis Konieczny Whitinsville Hospital 1964-1988 Father Charles Mansfeld Eucharist Tributes to Nurses and Hospital Employees Fr. Michael Mueller: The First Camillian A Message from Fr. Pedro PLANNED EVENTS FOR THE YEAR This is a provisory calendar. Events are subject to change. In January 2022, a publication presenting the events of the centennial will be produced. JANUARY Friday, 15th - Launch 100th for Employees Launch Centennial Prayer Sunday, 17th - Launch 100th Anniversary at Mass Launch - Seal/Stamp, Logo/Motto, Calendar, Banners for parking lots, Billboard with events FEBRUARY Wednesday, 10th, 17th, 24th –Traveling Historical Display includes Book of Camillian Religious Deceased Website Updates MARCH Glass Art w/logo in Community House Educational Program APRIL Provincial Pictures in Community House Launching the Mansfeld Book MAY Monday, 17th - 100 lbs. of food (donation) Educational Program Cornerstone for the new building JUNE Programs by Relevant Radio Trip to Durward’s Glen JULY Spaghetti Lunch/Dinner St. Camillus Feast Week Community Coffee at San Camillo with Camillians Educational Program AUGUST Timeline - Life of St Camillus at Community House SEPTEMBER Friday, 17th - 100 Year Anniversary Picnic with special 100th cake Monument Dedication Article in Catholic Herald OCTOBER Timeline - Order of St. Camillus at Community House NOVEMBER Timeline - USA Camillian Delegation at Community House DECEMBER Closing Mass of Thanksgiving LET'S KEEP IN TOUCH! We look forward to hearing from you. Click here to learn more about our growing Life Plan Community! CONTACT US! USEFUL NUMBERS 24 Hour Line: 414.259.6300 Admissions Inquiries: 414.259.6310 SOCIAL Facebook Twitter Instagram MORE SOCIAL YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn West Residence Independent Living 10200 W. Bluemound Rd. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 South Residence Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 North Residence Memory Care 10201 W. Wisconsin Ave. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Copyright 2021 St. Camillus. All rights reserved. Notice of Privacy Practices