[1] By the end of the 19th century, enough Catholics had begun to return to St Ives to warrant the creation of a parish church.

[1][2] Pugin was reportedly dissatisfied with the church, saying he "wished the earth would open and swallow that building".

The church remains almost identical to its original construction, apart from reconstruction of the porch, and the repositioning of the font.

Additional windows and a clerestory were added to give more light, and the rood screen was also removed.

[2] Pugin's high altar is made from Caen stone and depicts the Lamb surrounded by the symbols of the Four Evangelists, between quarterfoils of winged angels.