About Us

The first Catholic church in Vermillion was built in 1885, but was destroyed by a tornado in 1889, replaced with a new structure the following year. By 1900, the community had outgrown that building, and fundraising began for a larger church.Anton Dohmen, a Bavarian immigrant who was architect for many churches in Wisconsin and the Dakotas, designed the new church in the Gothic Revival style. The cornerstone was laid in August 1906, and the new church opened on September 21, 1907.  The parish outgrew the church and moved to a new space in 1974, selling the historic church to the Church of the Nazarene, which in turn sold it to the Vermillion Area Arts Council in 1990. 

The current church building located on Walker St. was dedicated in 1982 under the direction of Monsignor Mawhold.  Prior to the building and dedication Mass was held in the school gymnasium.

St. Agnes Catholic School was built in 1961 with grades 1-8.  Kindergarten was added in 1982.  The school currently offers preschool-fifth grade.  

Office Phone 605-624-4478

Office Fax 605-624-4479