MSGR. ADELBERT COOK
(1966-1977)

In June 1966, Monsignor Adelbert J. Cook became the fourth pastor of St. Charles Parish, following Monsignor Bardon’s retirement.

During Msgr. Cook’s tenure the parish of St. Charles approved a plan in June 1968, to increase the size of the school building by one-third. The addition included three classrooms and a library at a cost of $150,000.

Then in 1972 the church was remodeled and received a new look. The restoration included a new altar, carpeting, and refinishing the pews.  The sanctuary was also elevated and included an addition of a concave screen behind the altar. The high point of the project was a pipe organ, which was purchased for $650.00 from the First Congregational Welsh Church of New Castle. Upon completion, Msgr. Cook, Fr. Richard Brobst, Fr. Joseph Iati, and Romeo Brooks, a diocesan adult education director and priesthood candidate, celebrated a Mass. A dedication of the organ and blessing of the altar took place during that Mass.

 Msgr. Cook retired in 1977.