I am a little confused about the nature and purpose of catholic schools and universities. I read a news article about the Bishop's comments on Notre Dame, in it he cited the Land of Lakes Conference, which I am not sure what that is. I had always been under the impression that catholic schools were developed as a means to protect Catholic heritage and as a way for certain religious orders, like the Jesuits, to combat protestantism. What guidelines and regulations are there in Canon Law for the nature of Catholic schools?

I think that your understanding is sound. And it seems like simple common sense to me (and I think to you as well).

It is unfortunate that many of our historically best Catholic schools and universities have largely become secularized.

This is the link for the Code of Canon Law on the Vatican web site. You can scroll down to the section on the Teaching Function of the Church: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_INDEX.HTM

Also, the Congregation for Catholic Education may also have relevant documents that are of interest to you: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccatheduc/index.htm

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