The rectory of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, above, is still used as a dwelling for the parish priest as well as office space. However, due to the decrease in the number of priests, many parish rectories serve only as a place for religion classes and/or parish meeting sites.

Years ago, Catholic church rectories served as homes for priests, office space and a place where Sunday collections were counted. Today, many local rectories - most built beside churches - are used mainly for religion classes a . . .