[2] Catholic missionaries from Paulding County arrived in 1853, and the community build its first church on the site in 1866, with 12 families on the roll.

Under his leadership the parish grew considerably, starting its parochial school in 1873 and acquiring land for its convent in 1877.

Its lancet stained glass windows are set in compound pointed arches in slightly recessed bays.

St. Patrick School was established in 1873, and housed in a dedicated facility adjacent to the church.

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