The first mission church was built in 1893 by the parish men, mostly with donations of time, work and materials. In 1895 Rev. H. Frenken served the mission church, and at that time the area was still a wilderness. When Rev. Mark Weichmann, O.S.B. took over in 1896 the church interior was not yet finished.

After 1896 the Spanaway mission came under the care of the Benedictine priests of St. Martin's Abbey at Lacey, and the mission was named St. Benedict's. The first mission was destroyed by fire. Under the supervision of Rev. Charles Lighthouse, O.S.B.. St. Benedict's Mission was rebuilt on the same property. On what is now the northwest corner of 168th and Pacific Ave.

Beginning January 1, 1939 St. Benedict's fell under the chaplains of Marymount Military Academy with the first being Fr. James Toner. The attendance at St. Benedict's continued to grow and most parishioners came early so they could find a seat. The mission church seated only 60 people. This included five pews, and ten milk stools made out of apple boxes.

Fr. Toner was a diocesan priest assigned to serve St. Benedict's Mission in addition to teaching at Marymount. It was not unusual for Fr. Toner to interrupt his sermon to ask someone why they were not at Mass the previous Sunday. Fr. Toner was the first priest to hold Masses every Sunday in addition to catechism classes for the children.

Fr. Edmond Barry was the second Pastor. He was a good Irishman and enjoyed the friendship of many parishioners. Records show that Fr. Barry came to St. Benedict's in 1946 and remained until Father Greier came. He was also chaplain at Marymount while he served St. Benedict's.

Fr. William Greier was assigned in January of 1950 and it was obvious to him that a larger facility was needed. He rallied the community for a new church and in April of 1950, Reverend Mother Edwardine, O.P. Superior General of the Dominican Sisters, Motherhouse Marymount, offered Fr. Greier and St. Benedict's parish ten acres of land close to Pacific Ave. for a church. During the time Fr. Greier was with us he was respected and loved by those who knew him. It was with a heavy heart that Fr. Greier retired and returned to his home parish in Hausen, Bavaria, Germany in 1974.

Fr. Edmond Kearney came from Vancouver, WA. to replace Fr. Greier and became our fourth pastor. He was a typical Irish man, born in Ireland and studied for the priesthood there. We had the pleasure of his Irish brogue and humor until he was transferred to St. Peter's in Seattle. During Fr. Kearney's time the men of the parish began construction of the storage building adjacent to the Religious Education building. Plans were also made to remodel various areas of the Parish Hall.

Fr. Jack Walmesley came next from All Saints Parish in Puyallup. Many changes came with Fr. Jack. He remained as our Pastor until April 1984, when the Archbishop asked him to serve as Priest Personnel Director for the Archdiocese.

Fr. Dennis Wood became Pastor in April of 1984 and served until July of 1990. A satellite parish was opened during that time at Bethany Lutheran Church to serve parishioners form the Graham area. Under the direction of Fr. Dennis the main church was renovated.

Fr. C. Vincent Peterson came to us via the Communication Office of the Archdiocese. Fr. Vince excelled in his homilies and served as pastor until July of 1992.

Fr. Ralph Carney, O.F.M., a Franciscan, was appointed as Sacramental Minister with Deacon Robert Dardis as Parochial Administrator until January 1993.

Fr. Michael McDermott was our pastor from January 1993 through June 2000. During Fr. Mike's years the Parish became more involved in the greater Parkland/Spanaway community with Domestic Peace and the Core Quality Project.

Due to the significant growth in the area, the new parish named Holy Disciples was started in January 1996 on Puyallup's South Hill. That portion of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish to the East of 70th Avenue became part of Holy Disciples.

Fr. John Renggli, our current pastor came to OLQH in July of 2000 via St. Madeline Sophie Parish in Bellevue.