I too have a catalyst stove and Love it.
It's a Hearthstone stove with the soapstone on the sides and it heats the whole house easily.
When we had the chimney sweeped the guy said he didn't like the soapstone style (he thinks they crack easy) but we couldn't be happier with our stove.
And Raven, that wood stove of yours looks awesome!
I would probably use it to cook all meals during the cooler months and then use the modern one for hot months.