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14 Famous people whose lives were shaped by their Catholic education

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Cerith Gardiner - published on 07/26/18

You may be surprised by some of these names who took their Catholic background to heart.

A Catholic education is one that stays with you for life. Whether it helps strengthen our moral compass or deepens our faith, it leaves an ingrained sense of belonging to something much bigger than our immediate circles.

For these famous men and women, their years at Catholic school had a positive influence on their home and family lives. While some may have encountered difficulties or fallen away from practicing their faith, having a Catholic education has helped steered them back to their spiritual foundation.

Click on launch slideshow below to discover a few surprises among other familiar faces …


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