The parish built its first church, a wooden frame building, on the corner of Stockton Street and North Mount Vernon Avenue in 1903 under the guidance of Fr.

As the congregation grew to 3,500 members, the wooden structure became inadequate and a new church was planned for the property.

A "handsome" brick church was designed and the cornerstone was laid on Sunday July 30, 1911 with the events led by Joseph Maria Koudelka, then-auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.

Micah Kozoil which included new heating and air conditioning, new altars, new chandeliers, restoration of the pipe organ, painting, new carpeting, and new furnishings.

Through a contribution from local philanthropist Joseph A. Hardy III, the church's towers were painted gold; its façade was illuminated; and its electrical system was updated.