1973 

Smelter town and the Parish of San Jose de Cristo Rey closed.
 

1977 

Father Luis Cataño established a parish council in Pacific Park for future church plans.
 

1978 

Bishop Flores chose Saint Jude as the patron saint and decided to construct a multipurpose center.
 

1980

Architect Bernard Mulville designed St. Jude Center. Bishop Peña presided over the groundbreaking ceremony.
 

1981

 Bishop Peña presided over the dedication ceremony of the "St. Jude Community Center."
 

1982

 Rev. Giles Carie OFM Con. was replaced by Rev. Francisco Herrera. St. Jude Mission declared a parish by Bishop Peña.
 

1988

 Rev. Rafael Miranda replaced Rev. Francisco Herrera, with plans for new offices.
 

1993

New church construction approved. Bishop Peña presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on August 7. The building was completed by March 20, 1994, and dedicated on May 1.
 

1995

Plans for the second phase of construction were made, including a chapel, offices, classrooms, and remodeling of the parish hall. The second phase was inaugurated on December 3.
 

1996

Rev. Richard Weiss named Associate Pastor. Catechism and youth programs expanded, and a contract with the Dominican Sisters for religious instruction was made. Plans for a Rectory were initiated.