We welcome you to Father Marquette Catholic Academy, a private school in Marquette, Michigan. Our school provides pre-kindergarten through 8th graders a high-quality learning environment within a faith-filled community of believers and followers of Jesus Christ. Our professional and Christian educators consider it a privilege to educate our community's children.

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Dear Families,

I hope you and your children enjoyed Catholic Schools Week. My only complaint is that I still haven’t mastered the art of being in more than one place at a time. Each building had so many activities to attend and enjoy! 

During our Father Marquette Thank You Luncheon for the five priests, a few had to bow out with other vocational duties — saying mass and comforting the bereaved. We are so fortunate to have our devoted clergy. They bring us the sacraments and are a vital presence in our school. Fr. Brandon even joined us for a few ski runs at the ski hill. Priests can have fun too! 

Our sixth graders served dinner to homeless guests from Room at the Inn, hosted by Saint Louis the King Parish. On reflection, the students requested to have another opportunity to serve this group. Our daily penny dunk wars raised a whopping $842.80 for Room at the Inn with the fifth graders leading the pack. 

Thank you to all the parents who volunteered during the week. We couldn’t have done it without you! I enjoyed visiting with many of the parents, and I am in awe again with how devoted you are to our school and Catholic education for your children. 

Following a week of parish visits, talent shows, crazy hair day, skiing and sledding, prayers, and pizza, the Mining Journal published a very nice article about Catholic Schools Week and the Bishop Baraga 8th Grade presentations to the elementary. The article captures the Catholic Faith, history, vocations, learning, and the enthusiastic vibe of our FMCA students — big and small. 

Sincerely,

Mary Jo Scamperle

Mary Jo Scamperle