The Congregation for Catholic Education: How It Works to Support the Educational Mission of Universities and Schools Internationally

The Congregation for Catholic Education is a part of the government of the Holy See. The genesis of this Dicastery can be traced to special commissions created by the Roman Pontiffs for maintaining vigilance over the universities in Rome and other educational institutions in the Papal States. A general overview of the history of the Congregation for Catholic Education will help the reader understand the service it offers to the Church, within the different levels of Catholic teaching.