Archbishop Alexander Christie created Holy Redeemer parish on August 13, 1906, in what was wooded farmland amid developing neighborhoods with its first pastor, the Very Rev. Edward Cantwell, C.S.S.R. The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (the Redemporists) founded the parish with its brothers and priests and served Holy Redeemer parish through the year 2000.  Their congregational motto is: “With the Lord, there is mercy and fullness of redemption.” Psalm 137… which can be seen both in the sanctuary and in the choir loft stained glass window.

The first Mass of the parish was celebrated September 16, 1906, in the Keller Sanitarium. A church/school/hall was erected in 1907 and was used for Masses, grade school classes, and meetings. The school was staffed by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. That building eventually was demolished and replaced by the current school building to which three additional facilities were  added over its history.

The current church was dedicated in 1927 and was renovated in 1961 and again in 2007.

The Congregation of Holy Cross has staffed the parish since 2002 with priests,  brothers and seminarians. Their congregational motto: “The Cross, our only hope.”