[2] The church was built in 1924 and was designed by G. Emile Tanguay in a Romanesque Revival style.

In 1997, the Jesuits handed over administration of the church to the Diocese of Thunder Bay who continue to serve the parish.

[4] Other various parishes were created, including: After St. Andrew's was handed over to diocese St. Anne's became the centre of the Jesuit missions to the Fort Williams First Nation.

The Kateri native group met at St. Andrew's parish hall and hosted one Mass every month at the church.

In 1988, the centre moved to Simpson Street and continued to work out of St. Andrew's parish.

As well as a place for worship, it had a daycare centre, offices, meetings rooms, a hall, a kitchen and a dining area.