As the tide of German immigrants continued to rise in Cincinnati, more churches were needed.

Forty-five persons organized themselves into a congregation in the early part of 1847 and drew up a constitution for the church[2] A lot was donated by Innocent Troenle and two additional adjacent pieces of property were bought in April and May 1847.

The Hook and Hastings pipe organ was removed and installed at West Chester's St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in September 1999 and dedicated on October 17, 1999.

Education Matters has owned the campus since 2008 and is currently renovating all five buildings with New Market and Historic Tax Credits.

The former rectory and annexes will house a range of organizations, artists, and office spaces operated by Community Matters.