The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1869-02-04
CARRoLLTowN, Feb. 1, 18f

CARRoLLTowN, Feb. l, 1869.
70 the Editors OF Tie AHeghGnian
+ Observing few days ago communica-
ion from Loretto, Cambria county, pub
shed in The AUeghonian, in which was
Omprised description of the buildings,
chOols, churches, ETC., erected in that vii
&c under the auspices of the Catholics
Generally, and particularly the Brothers OF
amt Francis and the good Sisters OF
Mercy, the thought struck me that the
Oterprise of the Benedictine Brothers, and
Ne Catholics under the charge of the
benedictine Fathers, in and about this
eghborhood, well merits a passing notice.
Hence, the following:
THE OLD MONASTERY,
it is now called, was of frame constTuc-
n, and it, together with the frame chap
lOth of which are yet standing, was
ted by the venerable Henry LemEe,
l remembered throughout Cambria co.
one of the early pioneers in this section,
only in religion, but in settling and
barring. This building, however, in the
LIZ part of 1868, becoming entirely too
sall to meet the object for which it was
pstructed, was supplanted as to its orig
uses and purposes by the
NEW MONASTERY.
S building is of excellent brick, and is
DIMENSIONS fifty feet square, and, with
basement, may be said to be four sto
high The basement is of brown
be and forms a story some twelve feet
hight, which is used as refectory,
enen, &c On the first floor is found
be and beautiful chapel furnished by an
Ar and sanctuary of exquisite workman
as also the vestibule, or reception
Ia and parlor. The remainder of the
n or first story, which is twelve feet
floor to ceiling, is taken up by sick
nbG and sacristy, the first dedicated
Ee use Of any sick persons connected
the monastic family, and the latter
purposes Of robing room, &C., for
ofciating chaplain. The second story,
u is ten feet from floor to ceiling, is
pied by some bed chambers for the
Cf the clergy and lay members of the
The upper story is also dedicated
Feping purposes, and contains several
rooms. The entire building is of
post massive and permanent construc-
lnteriorly well finished and painted
1ceedingly airy and well ve1tila' 81 ~.
exterior is of tiinat style of architec-
that bespeaks at once the character
Purpose Of the edifce, and is really
Pf architectural beauty The Rev.
Christoph, the pastor in charge dur
Re progress of the building, receives
Perlts the praise of carrying ON the |
and completing it as well, believe,
OF originating the design. In this
OOn' 1t IS not Oet of place to remark
gentleman named has recently re-
rom MS labor in this section and
elsewhere, TO be equally successful,
predict, In pastoral charge.
THE LARGE CHURCH,
IN the years 1850 and 81, and en-
IN the year 1867, is really a model |
Ag IN both inside and outside finish.
O0ut one hundred and fifty feet in
length, including the tower, by |
se' In width The ceiling is upward
!! feet from the floor, arched at the
and IN and above the sanctuary
1y treseoed. The brick work of |
,f at the closing Of the building
-1a been carried to the highth of
ieet. 1t yet remains unfinished,
''tck Tor It's completion, as also the
'uOer tor the spire which is to
IT, are prepared and no doubt the
''"r will see the completion ofboth.
VIII be some sixty feet high,
'ne tower, will make the highth
30 which will surmount the spire
uured and sixty feet above
Tue church. When completed,
nS OF a similar character in the
we State will outrival its ex-
'I1nltectural beauty and design.
moor of the edifce will comfort
'Ou, hfteen hundred persons in
perhaps two hundred more who
csn, ~ IN the organ gallery. The
rg,n IS Set apart for the large,
gu sa which adds greatly to the
d-a a uignity of divine service as
N'''y In the church, and, altho'