Fr. Scott Thibodeau was appointed pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes in July of 2017. Fr. Scott was previously the pastor at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, St. Raphael's in Garden City, and associate pastor at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, in Royal Oak and Our Lady of Sorrows, in Farmington Hills. Fr. Scott is a graduate of Catholic schools. He attended St. Peter and Paul Grade School, in Detroit; and graduated from Dearborn's Divine Child High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan, Dearborn. He attended Sacred Heart Major Seminary, in Detroit, for five years, earning a Master of Divinity degree, in theology. He was ordained a Catholic Priest, in the Archdiocese of Detroit, in May 1998. Fr. Scott is now the Family Moderator of the Family of Parishes overseeing Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, St. Anne Parish, St. Daniel Parish & St. Rita Parish.

We are thrilled to have Mr. Robert Jansen leading the way as principal of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School!

Following a fantastic first year, Mr. Jansen continues to build on nearly 30 years of experience in public education, most recently as Superintendent of Lincoln Consolidated Schools. He brings a profound, heartfelt calling to Catholic education, remaining deeply committed to nurturing our students in faith, academic excellence, and whole-child development. Known for his compassionate leadership and focus on building trust, Mr. Jansen views his role in our community not just as a profession, but as a personal vocation.

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