It was built from 1862 to 1863 in the Romanesque Revival style, designed by Henry Clutton.

In 1935, an extension was built, designed by the Frederick Walters and Son firm.

It is situated on Hill's Terrace between Rochester Street and Maidstone Road, next to Chatham railway station.

From the church, priests would go out to say Mass for Catholic congregations in the surrounding area, such as those in Gillingham.

The aisles, behind semicircular arcades, have shed ceiling and are lower than the central nave.

On 26 June 1949, its foundation stone was laid by the parish priest of St Michael's Church.