Since 1982, Our Lady’s Inn has served as a life-affirming alternative to abortion for almost 7,000 women who have chosen life for their unborn babies. For more than 37 years, these families have been sheltered and supported in their efforts to live healthy and productive lives, achieve educational goals, gain employment, and secure stable housing.
1982
Our Lady’s Inn opened its doors on Jan. 22 to aid women in crisis pregnancies. The first Inn was located at St. John Nepomuk Parish in LaSalle Park.
1985
To address the need to help more women, a second home opened in North County in the former convent at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Bellefontaine Neighbors.
1985
1989
Expanding services to continue supporting women after giving birth and moving from the Inn, the two-year Aftercare Program was established.
1997
Both locations were combined when residents moved into a newly renovated South City location.
1997
2003
Augmented the residential program services by the addition of nursing staff.
2005
Opened a transitional housing facility in South City, allowing for more independent supported living.
2005
2006
Opened home in Defiance serving St. Charles County and surrounding areas.
2007
Added counseling services to the residential program service offering.
2007
2014
Moved administrative offices and opened Aftercare Drop-In Center in Brentwood.
2018
Initiated a Trauma Informed Care service delivery model.
2018
