This parish is located in the hamlet of Cassella, on Ohio 119 just east of US 127. This parish Lists approximately 106 households as parish members. The parish was founded in 1847. The early settlers were German immigrants and all loyal Roman Catholics. Early on they attended services at St. Rose parish, but the distance they had to walk made the establishment of their own church practical.
  The first church was a frame building located just west of the present church, across the road. A new, larger church was built in 1858. This is still the same church in use today, although many modifications have taken place. In June 1886, a fire almost destroyed the church. Only the four brick walls remained. Restoration started immediately and by 1887 the exterior was completed, except for the spire. By 1890 the interior of the church had been frescoed and new altars and windows installed. A new tower was erected. In 1912, it was decided to dig a basement under the church, which was finished by 1914. In 1915, the fire-scarred walls were covered with stucco.