 The ground was broken on July 1, 1903 and Bishop James J. Hartley of the Diocese of Columbus, which St. Mary's became a part of in 1868, laid the cornerstone on June 12, 1904.The building was enclosed in 1905 and work halted until 1907 while subscriptions were paid off and new funds were raised.The church was consecrated by Bishop Hartley on December 12, 1909.