The settlement of Santa Venera grew rapidly in the 20th century, and the old parish church became too small to cater for the needs of the inhabitants.

[4] After Damato's death, the architect Louis A. Naudi was commissioned to continue works, and he was later joined by Godwin Aquilina.

The original plan with five altars was deemed unsuitable due to the Second Vatican Council, so it was redesigned by Ġużeppi Galea.

[1] Works progressed more rapidly, and the building was opened and blessed by Archbishop Joseph Mercieca on 17 July 2005.

[5] The church building is listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands.