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Catholic Diocese “Blesses” Barrow Admin, Praises Teachers
Thu, September 29, 2016
The Catholic Diocese - self-described as "the largest stakeholder in education" - today sent out a press release praising the teachers for taking a stand against the government. The release frames the situation in dramatic language, describing the teachers as "selfless", fighting a quote, "distinguished...battle bravely fought on behalf of this grateful nation and its children." End quote.

And speaking of those children, the Diocese acknowledges that it's responsible for about 50 thousand of them. And so what will happen to them on Monday? Well, the church says it, quote, "recognizes the temporary vacuum that the teachers in their fight for truth in governance will leave in their absence." End quote. So what should parents do? Well the Diocese says, quote, "we believe that the safety of up-wards of 50,000 students in our care will be at risk, without the adequate supervision of our teachers." The release continues, "Recognizing these security challenges posed to the Catholic Management at this time, we hereby ask that all parents take note of these special circumstances for Monday, October 3, 2016." So, bottom line? The Catholics say "don't send your kids to school on Monday." And what happens after that? The release says that "the Diocese will continue to closely monitor developments concerning the teachers' industrial action."

The release ends with a jab at government saying, quote, "It is our prayer that…Government Leaders…respect the search for truth in governance and…preserve and protect our governing democratic system..."

Reports to 7News are that some in the Catholic Community have their own concerns about the strident tone of this message, and have asked the Nunciature in Honduras to review the situation. He could visit as early as next week.

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