Catholic Education Is ‘an Act of Hope’ that Proclaims Christ’s Love, Says Bishop Fernandes

Catholic education is ‘an act of hope’ that proclaims Christ’s love, says Bishop Fernandes

(OSV News) -- Catholic education is "an act of hope" that demands a holistic commitment from parents, clergy and teachers to form children in the truth of Christ's love, said Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio. The bishop shared his thoughts in the 11-page pastoral letter "Catholic Education: An Act of Hope." Released Aug.

Catholic schools surge in Ohio as Bishop urges action to form young people

With Catholic schools in the US Diocese of Columbus nearing capacity and its first new elementary school in 30 years set to open, Bishop Earl Fernandes issues a pastoral letter presenting education as an act of hope. Read all  

Catholic education is 'an act of hope' that proclaims Christ's love, says Bishop Fernandes

(OSV News) — Catholic education is “an act of hope” that demands a holistic commitment from parents, clergy and teachers to form children in the truth of Christ’s love, said Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio. The bishop shared his thoughts in the 11-page pastoral letter “Catholic Education: An Act of Hope.” Released Aug. 18, the letter was accompanied by a strategic vision for Catholic education in the Diocese of Columbus, written by su…