# Use It or Lose It - Breda O’Brien on the Future of Catholic Education

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Podcast: [Education Nation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/education-nation-6810585)
Published: 2026-02-11T10:00:09+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/stateofthenation/2541821
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## Resource

In words that resonate strongly with those of other contributors to the Podcast, O’Brien sees the key challenges facing Catholic education as stemming not from a lack of goodwill or talent, but from a lack of formation. Ultimately this leads to a gap in confidence around leadership and the articulation of the Christian message that underpins the entire tradition of Catholic education.

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