Government belittling Church's educational achievements, says bishop

The Catholic Church has accused the Government of trying to belittle its role in educating tens of thousands of schoolchildren over several decades.

The Catholic Church has accused the Government of trying to belittle its role in educating tens of thousands of schoolchildren over several decades.

Bishop Leo O'Reilly also called on Leaving Cert students to consider the priesthood or religious in their career options.

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