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

Aengus Kavanagh FSP, Patrician Brother, Sydney, has been involved in Catholic Schools at all levels of administration for many years. This article is the first of two that look at the history and development of Catholic Schools in Australia after 200 years. The second part of this article, to be published in the next edition of The Swag, asks questions about the where Catholic education is going, the challenges ahead and some hurdles to be overcome.