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1995

January 1995

Our first school opens its doors at Domino Farms in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The schools were established by Tom Monaghan (former owner and CEO of Domino’s Pizza and Catholic philanthropist) and sponsored by the Ave Maria Foundation. They were envisioned as small, faith focused and family oriented Catholic schools and initially were built to accommodate only 100 students each.

1997

January 1997

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eurcharist, begin overseeing The Spiritus Sanctus Academy administration.

The Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist were founded in 1997 to continue the traditional Dominican charism of preaching and teaching the Catholic faith. Their spirituality is centered in a devotion to Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist and a filial devotion to the Mother of God. There are currently over 120 Sisters, most of whom live in the motherhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Please visit www.sistersofmary.org for more information.

2004

January 2004

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, obtains ownership of The Spiritus Sanctus Academy.

January 2004

Our four branches join forces to create two, larger academies.

In 2004, our 4 small academies were merged into 2 schools, each of which can accommodate approximately 220 students. This made the schools more viable without sacrificing the friendly, family focused character of the schools.

2013

January 2013

Added 4-year old program, featuring Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Added 4-year old program, featuring Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

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Call: (734) 414-8430
Visit: 10450 Joy Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170

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