St. Michael Catholic Church traces its beginnings as a mission of Sacred Heart in Littlefield. Mass was said for the first time in Levelland in the American Legion Hall on September 4, 1944. Father F. Michael Higgins was the celebrant, continuing to say Mass every Sunday in Levelland for the next 10 years.

As the mission grew, Father Higgins began a six-year task of garnering support for a new church building. World War II limited the avalibility of building supplies, but Father Higgins encouraged his parish to give full support. Even though the men were few in number, they pledged money and time to do most of the building themselves. With financial help from the parish's first organization, Saint Mary Altar Society and the Catholic Extension Society, construction on Saint Michael Catholic Church began in early 1950.

The church was dedicated December 6, 1950 by Bishop Laurence Fitzsimon. Father Higgins, and later, Father Wilford Bosen, pastors of Littefield Sacred Heart Church, cared for the mission until 1956, when the first resident pastor, Father Richard H. MacLellan, was assigned. Almost immediately a rectory was built, and that was followed by a parish hall. Father "Mac" saw the need for a Catholic School, and in 1962 Saint Michael School opened its doors for instruction. It remained in operation for 22 years before it was closed in 1983.

Planning for a badly needed new church began in 1985, and ground was broken for construction in May of 1986. The new church was dedicated on February 1, 1987. The original church was renovated and now serves as Incarnate Word Hall and is used for religious instruction.