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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 24, 1887

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

IN commenting upon a recent statement made by a Romish priest that, "one-third of the number of students in Catholic convents in this country are of Protestant parentage," the Congregationalist says:—

"We have no means of judging of the accuracy of these statistics, but probably they are much exaggerated. However that may be, the fact remains that a large number of young ladies from Protestant families do obtain their education in such schools. This is utterly needless, as regards both expense, and the culture, and polish to be therein obtained.

"What little excuse mothers might have had a generation ago is removed now that . . . first-class institutions are open to aspiring young womanhood. The average Roman Catholic school of to-day is not up to the Protestant standard, and the religious influences are far from being what thoughtful parents could wish their children to grow up in and be moulded by. If parents will persist in sending their daughters to convents, they should not be surprised if, later, those daughters take the veil. Be careful how you bend the twig."