Faith Formation
Faith is the first of our “Ledger Way” core values and has root in all aspects of our student development. SMSA is unique by developing students spiritually, along with intellectually and physically. Protected and guided by our Patroness, Mary of the Immaculate Conception, SMSA seeks to follow her model of humility, obedience, and charity.
Catholic education is unique in its mission to form the whole human person...
…mind, heart, body, and soul. By honing their God-given gifts, our students leave SMSA ready to make significant contributions to the common good and the renewal of society.
Growing up in Colgate as the oldest of four children, I was and continue to be blessed with a wonderful family, in which I came to know and love the Lord, both at Holy Mass and around our dining room table.
As a junior at Marquette University High School, following a decisive encounter with the Lord while on retreat, I began to discern not only the vocation to the priesthood, but also the Lord’s invitation to respond to His call in an immediate way.
After graduation, I entered Saint Francis de Sales Seminary right away, completing both college seminary and philosophy studies in Chicago and then my theological studies in Rome and in Mundelein, where I received a licentiate of sacred theology.
Having been ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in 2021, my first year of ministry found me serving at four of our parishes in downtown Milwaukee. In 2022, I was reassigned to our parish of Holy Family here in Fond du Lac.
It’s a gift to be a priest, just as it’s a privilege to minster to our students, families, faculty and staff here at St. Mary’s Springs Academy.
Our Lady of the Ledge, pray for us!
– Fr. Michael J. Malucha, SMSA Chaplain
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Unleashed by Faith
St. Mary’s Springs Academy is animated and elevated by our Catholic Faith. The Truth of Jesus Christ as revealed through Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition permeates through all that we do.
Campus Ministry
Outside of regular religion and theology classes, students have access to many faith development opportunities offered through the SMSA Campus Ministry Department.
Servant Leadership
“Rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves.” Lk 22:26 Jesus Christ, the greatest of leaders, lays out the perfect leadership paradigm.
Our Lady of the Ledge
The Chapel of St. Mary: Our Lady of the Ledge is the center of St. Mary’s Springs Academy. With the dedication of this chapel, Jesus Christ Himself, in the Eucharist, was brought to reside at the SMSA campus.
Blessing of Holy Water
Holy water used at St. Mary's Springs Academy is taken directly from the natural spring that flows through our campus. Watch, as Fr. John Mitchell, sanctified a collection of spring water into holy water.Chapel of St. Mary Reservation Form
The Saint Mary’s Springs Academy Chapel, dedicated to Saint Mary: Our Lady of the Ledge, is now available to be reserved for special occasions.
We are happy to welcome all alumni who are interested in utilizing our school chapel space to celebrate Mass!
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…all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.”
– Pope Francis