The parish had its beginnings in the 1940s for the few Catholic families and students at Appalachian State University.

[2] Early celebrations of Mass took place in the homes of residents before a new church was built in 1958.

[3] Priests from St. John Baptiste deLasalle in North Wilkesboro served the people in this new parish.

In 1964 Glenmary Home Missioners served the parish until it was returned to the Diocese of Charlotte in 1973.

Parishioners are active in CCM and students are encouraged to be a fully functioning part of the Parish.