Since the 1857, Catholics from the Cleveland area met to pray, celebrate Mass and express their faith, often at the home of Peter McCabe.  Times were difficult however, and Jesuit missionaries were only occasionally able to pass through the area to celebrate Mass. 

Despite a long struggle the Catholic  pioneers were determined and tenacious. They continued to pursue their dream of having a church and priest of their own. Finally, with a new church and residence,  local pioneers incorporated as the Church of the Nativity in 1882.

We are a people of the country called by God to be a Church of Jesus Christ in our place and time. Through Baptism, we are called to respond to God's invitation with personal commitment and communal action.

Our mission is to proclaim the life-giving and hope-giving good news of the Gospel by what we say and do.  Through the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to build a strong community based on forgiveness, care, and mutual respect.  We are called to share our gifts with the people of God.