The Parish of Christ The King (formerly known as Most Precious Blood Church) was founded on September 15, 1962, by Bishop Walter W. Curtis of Bridgeport. Originally members of St. Theresa Parish, the pioneer parishioners gathered at Madison Junior High School to share worship with the Rev. Raymond Stephenson, first Pastor of the newly created Parish.

In September of 1964 the chapel building and classroom area opened for parish use. In 1974, Christ The King became the official title of the Parish. Bishop Curtis offered a Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving on March 24, 1974, celebrating the occasion of canonical change of name. Preparation for such a transfer of title was initiated by the second Pastor, Rev. Bartholomew J. Laurello, in early Fall of 1973.

Following the directives of Vatican Council II to simplify and properly present Church titles and customs, the Parish Council, endorsed the change. After adequate Parish consultation via questionnaire, discussion and balloting, the parishioners opted to rename their Parish in honor of Christ The King. This title highlights the Lordship of Christ Jesus. The Parish Patronal Feast is celebrated on the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year.