It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing, and was established in 1868 by Father Patrick O'Kelly.

[citation needed] In 2020, FGR was once again named to the Catholic School Honor Roll by the Cardinal Newman Society, which recognizes high-performing Catholic elementary and secondary schools nationwide.

Student leaders help run annual retreats for each grade, allowing opportunity to develop leadership skills in a faith-based environment.

The athletics program offers 38 teams in a wide variety of sports, allowing students the opportunity to play at several different levels.

[2] In May 2021, the Attorney General of Michigan closed its investigation without bringing any charges against the priest.