Ironton Register, Nov. 24, 1887
To IRELAND - Father Kehoe, who for nearly a year past has been the assistant priest at the St. Lawrence Church, started on a visit to Ireland, last Thursday. He acted upon a leave of absence granted by Bishop Watterson, which he received only the day before, so his departure was sudden, but not altogether unexpected to himself and his associate priests, who knew that in view of impaired health he had applied for permission to make the trip, his trouble is lung disease. In a dispatch to Father Bric after seeing the Bishop, he said he was expected to return to Columbus in five months. He may then come to Ironton or be sent to some other appointment. The young men of St. Lawrence congregation presented him with a purse of $100 before he left.

Ironton Register, July 2, 1891

Next Saturday, the cornerstone of the St. Lawrence church will be laid. The Catholic societies of neighboring towns have been invited to be present, and some have indicated their purpose to attend. Bishop Watterson, who will officiate in the ceremonies of the occasion, will arrive from Columbus, Friday evening. A reception committee of the church will receive the visiting societies as they arrive Saturday, meeting at 11:30 for this purpose, and at 12:30 o'clock will escort the German societies and others to the St. Lawrence school house. At 1 p.m. the parade starts from the school house, moving down Center to 3d, to Railroad, to the Railroad Street Park, up 2nd to Adams, to 4th and Center, to 7th, and then counter-march to the scene of the ceremonies at 6th and Center. Capt. Hart will act as Grand Marshal of the parade. Bishop Watterson will make an address previous to laying the corner stone and there will be present to assist in the ceremonies, Revs. O'Rielly of Columbus, Goelin of Ashland, Rauck of Pinegrove, Smith of St. Joseph's church, and perhaps others.

Ironton Register, July 2, 1891
The closing exercises of the St. Lawrence schools, which occurred at the Masonic Opera House last Friday and Saturday nights, were pleasant and successful entertainments. Many children of the schools took part. A large audience attended each night. Three prizes were given by Rev. Cotter to pupils having the best grades. They were awarded to Katie O'Connor, Willie Sullivan, and Maggie Gallagher. Proceeds of the entertainments go to the new church fund.

Ironton Register, July 21, 1892 - (found under OUR BUDGET)
When the scaffolding is removed and the work is fully completed at the new St. Lawrence church, the scene within will be of surpassing beauty. Enough is revealed to give one a promise of what there is to be. The interior of that church will be a source of pride to Ironton. Art there has been given a lofty place in expressing the ides of the church. Everything has been most tastefully and delicately done. The coloring is a rich blending of tints that rest the eye and comfort the heart. Many figures and faces are copies of the old masters, while original features are after the most approved ideals. Mr. Corrige in charge of the scenic painting is an artist of distinction. He has worked in the Vatican, and other places of note. The modern designs are handsome. The Resurrection, the central view in the rear of the altar, is a noble picture, the figure showing the effulgency of being, that is very striking. One of these windows in memory of L. P. Ort, contains a picture of St. Lawrence from whom the church was named. Close observers have traced in the picture some strong resemblance to Mr. Ort himself. But we cannot now attempt a description of this abode of art. When it is finished and the lumber removed, we will give an extended description and criticism of this beautiful display of art.