The congregation worshipped in a combination church-school building which was dedicated in 1914.

In 1920 a temporary basement church was built. The plan was to build a church which would accommodate one thousand people. Due to the poor economy, this basement was used for nearly forty years.

In 1952, Rev. Francis M. Schultz was appointed to fill the vacant pastorate with instructions to build the church as planned.

St. Francis Xavier church is located at Lafayette Avenue and Brown Street S. E.