When the Spanish first came to Bonaire in 1499, they brought priests to the island to christianize the Indians living here. In 1636, the Dutch took over Bonaire, and in 1776, two churches were built on the island, one in Antriol and the other in Rincon.

The Dutch Catholic priest started to teach the slaves who were living in Rincon. The first church here was built at Para Mira, a place where you have a beautiful view of the village. In 1827, Pastor Eisebeil completed minor renovations to the church at Para Mira, as it was a primitive building.

In 1837, Father Smit started the project of building a church of stones in the center of Rincon. Volunteers brought huge stones from the surrounding areas to build their church, and while they carried the heavy stones, they were singing.

In 1858, Rincon became a parish, and Father Jaonnes te Welscher, who came from Doetinchem, Holland, started to enlarge the church, with the assistance of his parisoners.

In 1907, however a hurricane destroyed this church, and after it was rebuilt, the church was consecrated to San Luis Bertran.

Seventy years later, from 1977 through 1979, Pastor Alcivar started with his plan to restore the church. The walls and the roof had to be renovated and a new tower was built at the side.

Finally, In 1984 during the tenure of Father Vasques, the project was completed, and now the Catholic Church of Rincon is a beautiful church for the residents of Rincon and is viewed as a historical monument.