The following article appeared in the Rock County Herald on Feb. 12, 1915:Catholics complete fine new parsonage"St. Catherine’s substantial new parsonage, which has been in the course of construction since early last summer, is now completed in every detail, and is beyond a doubt, the finest ministerial home to be found in this section of the state.The parsonage is a brick structure 34x36 in ground dimensions, two full stories and basement, with a nine-foot porch, and is of the center hall design. The material used in its construction is similar to that of the church erected by the society a few years ago, the exposure being of twin city mottled brick, trimmed in Indiana stone. On the first floor are living and dining rooms on the south side of the hall, and office, chapel and kitchen on the north side, all of which are trimmed in oak. On the second floor is located a study, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and these rooms are finished in birch. The basement is given over to laundry, furnace, fuel and storage rooms. In short, the structure is a very substantial and thoroughly modern parsonage and represents an expenditure of more than $8,500. The enterprise shown by St. Catherine’s society as a whole in providing this home is greatly emphasized when it is recalled that it is less than seven years ago since the society’s church was erected at a cost of $21,000. Special credit for the enterprise shown is due to Rev. Father Mangan, for it was largely through his untiring energy and personal efforts that the church and parsonage have been erected." This is the brick home south of Interstate 90. On Sept. 21, the Rock County Historical Society will hold their annual banquet. For more information contact any board member or the Chamber of Commerce.Donations to the Rock County Historical Endowment Fund can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, P.O. Box 741, Luverne, MN 56156.Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.
