Bishop Tobin on the Worth of Catholic Schools

"The theme of this year's Catholic Schools Week identified our Catholic schools as 'Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,' words that describe very concisely the mission of Catholic education. And in truth, I'm sure that most people, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, recognize the enormous contributions that Catholic schools have made and continue to make to our Church and community.

"And yet, the very title of this article suggests that Catholic schools may be at a tipping point; that they are facing formidable headwinds that threaten their progress, even their existence."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the importance of Catholic schools.

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