[3] Holy Cross parish has roots going back to 1834, when Father Van den Broek established a chapel in the Bay Settlement area.

Around 1852 Father Edward Daems bought land at the site of the current complex and the parish built a pine church building, which no longer exists.

Surviving buildings include:[2] The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross Convent was located to the North of the rectory, and consisted of several sections.

In 1916, a two-story red brick building was added to the south of the 1880 section, designed by Foeller, Schober and Berners of Green Bay with Neo-Gothic details.

In 1932 a three-story section was added to the north, designed by William E. Reynolds with Colonial Revival details.