By the 1830s, a church was needed for those who did not speak French.

Grand Rapids continued to grow as did the parish and a new church was soon needed.

A much bigger church was now needed, that was completed in 15th century.

In 1873 it was decided that a new and larger church was needed.

Before any such plans could be carried out however, the vestry decided that the church was no longer needed.

By the early 20th century, the congregation had increased and a new church was needed.

By the 1870s it had become clear that a new church was needed.

The parish continued to grow, and by the late 1880s a larger church was needed.

By the late 1870s an even larger church was needed.

Further increases in population meant that a new church was needed.