This church holds great prominence among the Christians, leading to its elevation as a Shrine by the Dharmapuri Diocese.

Joseph Trione, a priest from Kovilur, visited Bommidi and provided assistance to the people during the crisis.

The history books also highlight the participation of two Indian freedom fighters named Arokiasami and Rayyappan from Bommidi, the "August Revolution" against British India in 1942.

In response to the priest's request, the SMMI sisters (Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate) arrived in Bommidi on October 15, 1958, to provide their services to the villagers, including primary education for children.

Groundbreaking for the new church took place on February 4, 2001, then it completed and inaugurated on June 13, 2002, by Bishop Joseph Anthony Irudayaraj of the Dharmapuri Diocese.

Additionally, a parish house was built in 2003, and an Oratory of Sermon of Saint Anthony to the Fish was established behind the church.