Archbishop defends role of Church-run schools

THE Catholic Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Seán Brady yesterday reiterated the central role of Church-run schools in the formation of children’s faith.

In remarks which appear to have been made in response to Immigrant Council of Ireland founder Sr Stanislaus Kennedy’s comments calling for the Church to plan withdrawing from running schools and to focus on ensuring transfer of the faith.

Archbishop Brady said Catholic education brings together the most important and formative influences in the life of any child by linking the community of faith in the home, in the parish and in the school.