A modern stone plaque located at the site of the former church's altar is the only visible sign of this structure.

Odense's first Catholic congregation since the Protestant reformation was established in 1867, and consisted of 12 adults and 7 children.

In the first few years services were held in rented space, but in 1869 the congregation purchased part of Odense Priory and established St. Mary's church, an all-girls school, and residence for the Sisters of St. Joseph.

The church was - and remains - a focal point for immigrants, namely Germans and Poles, and in recent years also an increasing number of Vietnamese Catholics.

The structure was designed by German architect Ludwig Schneider [pl] from Breslau.