During the period of 1986-89, a few Syro-Malabar Catholic families moved from the Bay Area to Sacramento in search of better opportunities. As the community gradually grew in size, the families came together frequently for prayer meetings and social gatherings and they reached out to local Indian priests serving in adjacent dioceses to cater to their spiritual needs.

Rev. Fr. Thomas Nechikat was one among the first priests who extended his help to the growing community. Rev. Fr. Jose Karikattil joined the Sacramento Diocese in 1994 and upon request, he also frequently offered Holy Qurbana in the Syro-Malabar Rite. In 2000, Rev. Fr. Mathew Rappuzha was appointed to the Sacramento Diocese and he too availed his services to the Syro-Malabar community.

In 2001, the Indian Catholic Association of Sacramento  (ICAS) was established to be an ethnic Indian group consisting of Syro-Malabar Catholics and other Catholics from India, residing in the greater Sacramento area. In 2002,  ICAS was recognized by the Bishop of Sacramento Diocese at that time, Most Rev. Bishop William Weigand, who officially appointed Rev. Fr. Rappuzha as its chaplain. The KICC gathered once a month in a community center in Citrus Heights, California for Holy Qurbana and fellowship.

In 2007, Rev. Fr. Rappuzha was transferred to Susanville, California while continuing his role as the chaplain. Meanwhile Rev. Fr. Karikattil took the help of the Carmelite priests from the St. Mary’s Parish, Sacramento, California  to fulfill the spiritual needs of the community, including Rev. Fr. Isaac Arickappalil, Rev. Fr. Joshy Mathew, Rev. Fr. Francis Chirackal and Rev. Fr. James Narithookil. By this time, the Holy Qurbana was being held monthly at the St. John the Evangelist Parish, Carmichael, California. Later in 2008, Fr. Karikattil was appointed as the chaplain of KICC.

Around this time, Rev. Fr. Kurian Naduvelichalungal from the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Parish, Milpitas, California was making efforts to start a Syro-Malabar mission in Sacramento. His leading initiatives resulted in His Excellency Mar Jacob Angadiath, the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago, to work with the Bishop of the Sacramento Diocese, Most Rev. Jaime Soto, to establish a Syro-Malabar  mission. Thus in 2009, a mission was inaugurated and Rev. Fr. Naduvelichalungal was officially appointed as the first Director of the Infant Jesus Syro-Malabar Mission, Sacramento. The facilities of the St. Peter’s Parish, Sacramento, California stood out as a suitable location to hold regular services and Mr. Joseph Payyapilly and Mr. Geo Kadavelil were chosen as the first trustees of the mission.

In December 2010, Rev. Fr. Johnykutty Puleessery was appointed as the first Resident Director of the mission. Shortly after, the Knanaya Syro-Malabar community also established their own mission in Sacramento, California. Rev. Fr. Puleessery, with his vast pastoral experience, began to further nurture the community in faith and fellowship through initiatives including spiritual retreats, “Agape” - the annual parish festival and parish picnics. In 2012, Mr. Cigil Palackalody and Mr. Wilson Nechikatt were appointed as the trustees of the mission and continued their tenure till 2014.
 

In 2012, a Building Committee was formed for the purpose of identifying a church building that could be purchased for the community with Mr. Kadavelil being appointed as the chairman of the committee. The Committee conducted a feasibility study to find a church building whose location was convenient to all the families at an affordable price considering current strength and future growth of the community. Fr. Puleessery, working together with the parish council, trustees and Building Committee, started various fundraising programs for the building fund. The 2011 Christmas collection was the very first significant contribution towards this fund. Notable fundraising events included “Sneha Sangeerthanam”, a live musical event and a BMW raffle. Other contributions to the building fund came from Bake Sale, Farmer’s Market, Piggy Bank, individual contributions, etc. Intercessory prayers were offered up to provide spiritual support and an EFT was also set up to establish a stable financial support for the operating expenses of the mission.

On February 8th 2014, Rev. Fr. Sibi Kurian Velamparambil V.C. was appointed as the director of the mission, with Rev. Fr. Puleessery being transferred to St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Rajan Kaduvathookil and Mr. Antony Puthenpurackal were the trustees during the period 2015-2016. In 2015, Mr. Nechikatt was appointed as the new chairman of the Building Committee.

As the community grew in number, the desire for a place to hold liturgical services also grew and the need for a church building became inevitable. With the support of the trustees, parish council and Building Committee, Rev. Fr. Velamparambil worked tirelessly to accomplish the dream of the mission. By the end of 2016, the community successfully raised approximately $600,000 towards the building fund. Rev. Fr. Velamparambil, along with the Building Committee members, met with Most Rev. Jaime Soto who then expressed willingness to offer St. Peter’s Church  to Infant Jesus Mission. In January 2017,  Mr. Thomas Pazhanilam and Mr. Sabu John Attupuram were appointed as the trustees of the mission.
 

In June 2017, after completing all formal agreements, St. Peter’s Church, with all its facilities in 5.1 acres of land, was purchased by the Infant Jesus Syro-Malabar Catholic Mission and remodelled to a Syro-Malabar church. On December 2nd 2017, in the presence of Bishops, priests, guests, benefactors and parishioners, Most Rev. Mar Jacob Angadiath rededicated the mission as the Infant Jesus Syro-Malabar Catholic Parish, the 43rd parish of Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago.
In July 2018, the parish welcomed Rev. Fr. Jobi Joseph Chelakunnel MCBS, as its new vicar as Rev. Fr. Velamparambil got transferred to St. Mary’s Syro-Malabar Church,Orlando Florida. Under his spiritual guidance and directives, the community grew in all dimensions with 110 registered families and about 150 children attending catechism classes. In 2019, Mr. Wilson Nechikat and Mr. Baiju Kannappilly were appointed as the trustees. In Oct 2019, a fundraising program (Pooram Stage Show) was organized for building a Parish Rectory.
On Aug 18, 2020, Rev. Fr. Ruban J. Thannickal took charge as the new vicar of Infant Jesus parish as Rev. Fr. Chelakunnel was transferred to St. Mary’s Syro Malabar Church, Pearland, Texas.