Seating Capacity: 280

On April 6, 1891, the cornerstone was laid by Rev. Joseph Dieckman of St. Joe Hill, Indiana. Father Schaaf was the architect for the building and Stephen Day was the contractor. The people of the parish gave most generously of time and money. In 1890, more than one-third of the land in this area was still covered with timber. Almost all of the farms had a wood lot. Trees were donated and cut by men of the parish and hauled by horse and wagon to a mill owned by James Miller, located on the John Naville farm, to be sawed into lumber for construction of the new church. Extra fine tress were required to make shingles for the roof, donated by Henry Coffman, neighbor. The church is 40 x 83 feet in size and had a spire of 87 feet high. The window over the altar cost $75.00 and was donated by Mary Diler Naville. It was hauled from Louisville with horse and wagon by Martin Jacobi. The church was heated by two stoves. The large bronze bell was donated by John Naville, Sr. and the third bell was given by Henry Ellenbrand later.
On September 8, 1891, the first mass was said in the new church, 46 years to the day after the first mass in the log church. On October 8, 1891 the new church was dedicated by Bishop Silas Chatard. At this time it was a congregation of 20 families.
In 1920 new stain glass windows were added to the church, donated by 10 parishioners. The decor of the sanctuary was enhanced by the handpainted pictures of Christ the Good Shepard, to the left of the altar, and Christ Knocking at the Door to the right of the altar.
During the years of 1938 - 1942 the church underwent a complete renovation. The altars were re-designed in a modern decor, a new tabernacle was placed on the main altar, the church was wired for electricity, and the pulpit was removed.
And again in the years from 1963 - 1971 the church was upgraded. This time receiving carpet and new pews donated by Our Lady of Perpetual Help. In 1965 a new altar was placed in the sanctuary so that the priest faced the people. The mass was read in English and men of the parish served as lectors and commentators.
In 2004 and 2005 the church was stripped and the flooring was removed. This project involved not only carpet removal, but repair of floor joists, building supports, the choir loft railing was replaced, the low spots in the floor repaired with leveling compound, and plaster was repaired/replaced in places where it was falling apart. The front awning of the church was removed and a new gable roof for the entry way was added. The window displaying the dates of the church was built is now visible from under the new gabled roof awning.
In the final stages of the renovations were completed. With funds from the Legacy for our Mission Camaign & Restoration of Our Church, we have installed a new sound system for the church, interior lighting system upgrade, interior painting and restoration of the murals, and exterior lighting enhancements. We are very happy of the completed renovations to the church, and welcome you to come and enjoy the beauty of our parish!