Chronology of Infant Jesus Parish

1903-Montfort Fathers purchased land in Port Jefferson and established the parish of Infant Jesus. 

1905-Construction is completed on the mission house which served as a rectory and chapel. 

1905-Daughters of Wisdom arrive and establish the first Catholic school in the Port Jefferson area.

1907-The Daughters of Wisdom found St. Charles Hospital.

1912-The construction of Infant Jesus Church is completed. 

1938-The new Infant Jesus School is opened and is operated by the Daughters of Wisdom. 

1941-St. Theresa of Avila Chapel at St. Charles Hospital is completed. 

1951-A new wing of four classrooms is added to the Infant Jesus School. 

1953-The Golden Anniversary of Infant Jesus Parish is celebrated. 

1965-The Infant Jesus Convent is constructed.

1978-The parish of Infant Jesus celebrated its 75th Anniversary.

1984-The school building, classrooms, convent, and lower chapel are renovated. 

1984-The Montfort Fathers and Daughters of Wisdom leave Infant Jesus parish due to dwindling vocations. 

1988-Infant Jesus school celebrates its Golden Anniversary. 

1991-The Parish of Infant Jesus accepts control of the 500 seat St. Theresa of Avila Chapel at St. Charles Hospital. 

1992-Infant Jesus Parish Center/Our Lady of Wisdom opens.

1996-The Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital is refurbished.