The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-20
THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL QUESTION
Bishop NcQuaid Discusses II In His Sermon
in the Rochester Cathedral.

Bishop NeQuaid Discusses II In His Sermon
in the Rochester Cathedral.
ROCHESTER. Dec. 1o.-Blshop McQuaid dis
cussed parochial schools in his sermon at the
cathedral yesterday. He said
Il think 1t proper this morning to say few
words Of warning and advice to Catholics 0!
this diocese who NAV possibly have had their
minds confused by reports spread freely in
tho newspapers Of the day on the question OF
parochial schools and State schools. Practi-
cally. 1t is not n question for discussion among
lis of this diocese. We know OF Catholic
schools and no others. except in places where
parochial schools are not at the present time
possible. Our parochial schools. ms is we'll
known. are on a par with the public schools. ii
not superior to them in school buildings their
equipments. the capacity OF their teachers.
and the results Of their teaching. as is proved
regularly BY the Regents examina-
tons. There is. therefore. not even q
plausible excuse for any Catholic who
values the religious faith and train
ing OF his child to send 1t to aught
other than at Catholic school. Whatever may
be the deficiencies and liabilities OF so-called
Cathoi, schools in Minnesota or elsewhere.
they in no way apply to us. There are people
who would be glad to see Catholics abandon
their magnificent system OF parochial schools
from which religion in every form has boen
carefully eliminated. We are not OF this class.
though here and there may DO found . luke
warm and faint hearted Catholic half ashamed
OF having bean born Catholic. who would be
willing to take unnecessary risks about the
religious education OF his children. These
to establish the rule. There are also some
non. Catholics who would DO very glad to have
number Of weak minded Catholics ready at
the slightest provocAtion to abandon the
discussion will be remarkable increase OF
parochial schools. progress in teaching and
the Of
standard OF education on the part Of the pu.
With regard to the attendance Of Catholic
children at state schools in localities whore
there are no suitable parochial schools. there
has meyer been any interfere. though the need
danger to faith and morals. has seemed to call
tor attention. ana while In such places as in
t"rs have done their duty n heir
children in sunday schools and at other times
and PLACES. every one at al conyersant with
daily, school thoroughly Catholic and Catholic
pastor Of the PARISH In the future as IN IN the
past we shall 60 on doing our full duty toward
the children Entrusted to our care asking a
continuance OF the generous cooperation OF
parents and all sincerely anxious for, the
SEEinslSpg up Of our children in the Catholic
The Nun CORES pondent called on Bishop Nc
Quad this evening and asked II no would say
anything In relation to the interview with
Archbshop ireland published in the papssrs:
present to make any other remarks upor the
interview than what he has already said.
bishop ireland to tell us in plain and direct
language what he means BY the Fsribsut
plan; fasked this question three months ago
ArchbisHop describsd In his Memorial the ar.
rangement he had made, with school authori-
lis West In his letter to the Christian Union on
the Faribsult schools differs from the Arch
bishop In every single point Would Il not be
authorities and show Q wondering public who
is right and WHO Is wrong?"