The current church was built in 1875 and was added into the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1869 due to a need for a second German parish on the west side of Cleveland.

Reichlin realized that a new church building was needed to accommodate the growing parish.

The Cleveland-based architect firm called Cudell & Richardson was hired to build the structure that still stands today as St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church.

In the late sixties, the parish enrollment was at a low due to migration of families to suburban towns.

[1] In the 2010 round of parish closings in Cleveland, Ohio due to an unfortunate shortage of priests in the diocese, Bishop Richard Lennon spared St. Stephen's because of its historical significance.

A Mexican onyx and brass Communion rail was installed over the years and the floor of the sanctuary and aisles is made of black and white marble tiles.

St. Stephen's is a fully active Roman Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Cleveland.

[4] St. Stephen's hosts many church events and fund raisers as well as promotes those of other local parishes.

This summer camp allows children to be introduced to the German language in a fun setting through crafts, games, and scavenger hunts.