I grew up in New Holstein. My wife Julie and I moved to Fond du Lac in 1982 shortly after I graduated from Silver Lake College in Manitowoc where I majored in music and business. I served as organist at St. Louis Church and in 1983 I became the Director of Music at St. Joseph Church. I have been the Director of Liturgy and Music at Holy Family since our parish began in 2000. I also play with several bands in the area and I have been involved with many Community Theater productions. Julie and I have 3 daughters, Elise, Eva, and Ellie and sons-in-law Michael Dunphy and Devin Winkel. They are all musicians as well. We enjoy making music together.

Paul Thelen
Director of Liturgy and Music