Public School Education

In this impassioned opening, a devoted Catholic priest paints a stark picture of late‑nineteenth‑century America as a nation adrift from its Christian roots. He laments a culture saturated with corruption, licentious literature, and a public school system he believes leaves children spiritually astray, while pointing to the erosion of family ties, the rise of secret societies, and a press that glorifies vice.

Against that backdrop, the author argues that only a faith‑based, denominational approach to education can restore moral order and safeguard individual rights. He lays out his concerns about the state’s overreach, the harmful effects on both boys and girls, and offers a fervent plea for a schooling model that aligns with Catholic teaching, promising a remedy to the societal ills he describes.