History

Holy Spirit Catholic Church established: July 2, 1988

With a decree by Bishop Paul Dudley, Holy Spirit Parish becomes a reality. Father James Andraschko is appointed founding pastor of the new faith community including 380 families.

Church dedicated:   May 19, 1991

After three years of celebrating Mass at Harvey Dunn School, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, and the parish house, the first Mass is offered in the new church.

Holy Spirit School opens: September 15, 2002

Holy Spirit School is constructed and opens for pre-school through third grade students.
 

Perpetual Adoration chapel:  September 22, 2002

Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins with 640 adorers.

Living in the Spirit Campaign: 2009

The capital campaign to pay off the parish’s remaining debt is launched.
 

Thriving stewardship parish and school: July 2011

Since inception twenty-three years prior, the parish grows to approximately 1,604 families. The parish school has 418 preschool through sixth grade students and religious education students number 535 preschool through twelfth grade.
 

Celebration of 25 years: May 2013

The Holy Spirit Parish family celebrates a quarter century.
 

Church renovation complete: September 25, 2015

Nearly every functional area of the Church was touched, including offices, restrooms, sacristy, and the lower-level parish hall. The goal was to strike a balance between traditional elements and the building’s more contemporary architecture.

Mass and celebration of 35 years: May 19, 2023

In commemoration of the thirty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of Holy Spirit Church, current and former parish priests joined parishioners in The Mass of the Solemn Dedication of the Church. Immediately following Mass, a parish celebration was held.