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stanley sverige er the course of the last decade. Income has certainly been diminished, which not only affects the functions of our parishes but also of our Catholic schools, said Bishop Gerald Kicanas.Kicanas is the head of the board of the NCEA and says the catholic church has seen funding diminish for years as religions role in society has lessened. He says the economic hardships endured by families since COVID-19 was the last straw for many parishes who have been fighting to stay afloat. Peoples own resources are more limited. Many people are out of work and this is a deep concern for the church, said Kicanas. In many ways, religion has been marginalized in our society, I think thats true. On the other hand, I think a parent has a deep concern that their child grows up with strong values and an appreciation of what is morally right in living ones life. According to the NCEA, enrollment in Catholic schools peaked in the early 1960s at 5.2 million.
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