Catholic schools – their role in the mission of the Church and in society

Aengus Kavanagh

Aengus Kavanagh FSP, Patrician Brother, Sydney, has been involved for many years in Catholic Schools at all levels of administration. This article is the second part of an article begun in The Swag (Autumn 2021), looking at the history and development of Catholic Schools in Australia after 200 years. This second part asks questions about where Catholic education is going, the challenges ahead and some hurdles to be overcome.