St. Timothy began in 1939 with a small community of families in the North Metro area who gathered in Wally and Kay Sweet’s home where Fr. Joseph Lapinski of Immaculate Conception came to preside at Mass. In 1943, as the community grew, they shifted to celebrating Sunday Mass in the local public school. On May 7, 1944, the first church building was dedicated by Archbishop John Murray. After the end of World War II, the North Metro area grew quickly. The community realized more space was needed so the current property was purchased in 1954. After a successful fundraising campaign, a parish school was built. In 1956, the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque came to staff the school. The school was closed in 1969, but St. Timothy’s commitment to education and formation for people of all ages continues. The current church was built in 1965 and was dedicated by Archbishop Leo Binz on May 23 of that year. The interior has been remodeled several times. The current sanctuary features a large crucifix icon that was installed and dedicated in February 2024. It is also home to a handcarved wooden sculpture of St. Timothy.
