The Roman Catholic Parish of the Holy Child Jesus in Richmond Hill was formed in 1910 when the increasing number of Catholic families necessitated a division of St. Benedict Joseph's parish.

You can read a detailed hisory of the Parish here.

You can also get information on the history of our parish, and our neighborhood, at the Richmond Hill Historical Society's Web site. Their site is a great resource, full of information, maps, and links dealing with old Richmond Hill. Please visit them if you get a chance.