1834

The earliest recorded Catholic service in the town of Westborough was celebrated by a missionary priest, Father Fitton, who later founded The College of the Holy Cross.

1851-1855

Westborough was established as a mission. Services were held in local homes.

1869

Old Baptist church was purchased by Father Barry and moved to Milk Street.

1870

Westborough was officially established as a parish, with Father Richard Donovan as its first pastor.

1886

On April 4, 1886, the converted church burned to the ground!

1888-1889

Under the supervision of the pastor, Father John J. McCoy, a new wood frame church in the Romanesque style was built on the corner of West Main and Ruggles Streets. The new church wa dedicated on August 1st, 1889. (see photo above)

1920-1921

Parish church burned to the ground (again!). Under the leadership of Father John D. McGann, the present brick structure (as we know and love it today) was built and dedicated. (see drawing below).

1969

The parish center was completed and dedicated during the pastorate of Father Raymond Burke.

1975

The Stone property at the corner of Cross and Ruggles Street was purchased and made into much needed parking space adjacent to the Parish Center.

1980

The original Victorian styled home that had served as a rectory for many years was removed and the present parish house was built on the corner of West Main and Charles Streets during the ministry of Father Leo Barry. At this time the current ramp for the handicapped was also installed at the church entrance.

1994

The interior of the church was completely renovated during the tenure of Father George Lange and was solemnly dedicated by Bishop Timothy J. Harrungton at a con-celebrated Mass on September 18.

1996

An elevator was added to the Parish Center and the people of St. Luke's celebrated the 125th anniversary of the parish community.

1997

Parish records place the number of Catholic families worshipping at St. Luke's at 1,700+

2000

In 2000, parish records showed 5,371 people registered at St. Luke's: there were 567 people over 65 and 610 children under the age of 7. Total parish mailing at that time was approximately 1,900 families or individuals in Westborough, Northboro, Shrewsbury, Marlboro, Hopkinton and Grafton.