Sunday Masses for the early migrant workers were in packing houses that were on the land which is today Wycliff Country Club. Sitting on vegetable crates, farm workers and their families used an ordinary table as an altar. So began what is know today as Our Lady Queen of Peace Mission. In the beginning, though, it was called the Catholic Missions of the Farms. Father Xavier Morras, with Sister Aquinas, began the work of evangelization at the Mission. With determination and perseverance, Sister Aquinas worked long, hard days to fill the spiritual and temporal needs of these people. Sister helped them find jobs, living accommodations, school placements, health and welfare services. The Mission also would service St. Isidro in Pompano Beach through the help of the priests, sisters and laymen.

In 1962, the Chancery of Miami acquired the land that the Mission is presently on. The following year a World War II uonset hut was erected to serve the migrants in the rangeline. The Mission is in the center of the South County agricultural industry . In 1969 a building was constructed for the use of both religious and social activities and a residence for the priests. This structure was also used as a day care center Monday through Friday. On weekends, the desks and tables were put away and it was prepared for Sunday as a Church.

In 1970 the first festival was held at the Mission. The proceeds were used to pave the parking lot. Thereafter, proceeds from festivals were used to serve the migrants' needs. Also, in 1970 the annual "Reinado" was held, and Minnie Cortez Garcia was the first "Queen" to be chosen from the Mission. The Claretian Sisters came to the Mission in 1971. With their arrival, the Mission offered the Hispanics an excellent program of Christian formation and helped provide social assistance. A convent, built in 1975, was dedicated for the Claretian Sisters, bringing them closer to the migrant community under the direction of Sister Regina Tutzo, Sister Vivian Gonzalez, Sister Teresa Tabraue, and Sister Margarita Gomez, a thrift shop was Opened which distributes clothing, food, and household items to all in need. In addition, they started an office of immigration which prepares the papers necessary to become a citizen or acquire a green card. Activities mushroomed to include a youth group, CCD classes, citizenship classes, tutoring services, preparations for Baptisms, First Communion, liturgy, music and many other services.

Through the years, the nearby English speaking neighbors have become part of the Mission. They share with us their faith and on many occasions have shown their generosity , thus putting their Christians beliefs into practice, and held special events showing commitment to the Mission. In 1984 the new Diocese of Palm Beach was established and the Mission became a part of this new diocese. Bishop Daly was the first Bishop. Three years later in 1987, the Missionaries of St. Charles (Scalabrini Fathers) were invited to come to the Mission. The first Missionaries were Father Hector Rubin, pastor and Father Peter Bennett, associate.

Father Matthew Didoné became pastor in 1992. Formerly the director of the Scalabrini Seminary, Father Matthew's pastoral plan was to enlarge the Mission. With the increasing number of new Farm Workers came the increasing needs of the Mission. The new Mission Center, the new Thrift Shop and the new priest's residence allowed the expansion of the social services of the Mission. In 1996 a new medical center was opened to respond to the needs of the many people who could not afford medical insurance. The "Golf Tournaments" organized by Jim and Linda Colucci are supporting financially the new medical center.

In the year 2000 the Mission opened up to the large Brazilian Community in the area and provided for them a much needed spiritual and human assistance. Father Matthew said "People recall this Mission as the first institution that helped them when they were in need; we now prepare them to be full members of our Catholic Church and of our society ."