 The current parochial church dates back to the 18th century, with contracts signed with quarrymen and carpenters in 1770, during a period of Portuguese religious construction.In the 16th century, King Manuel of Portugal in Évora issued a regal charter () to the municipality of Maia, which included Mindelo at the time.Since 6 November 1836, it was integrated into the municipality of Vila do Conde.