Discusses the history of Catholic education in Victoria during the period 1963-1980. Gives an overview of Catholic education in Victoria prior to 1963 and discusses factors such as Vatican II, Liberal and Labor education policies, the Karmel controversies, parent organisations, block funding, and the role of the National Catholic Education Commission and the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria in relation to Catholic education. Includes bibliography and index. Author is former executive secretary of the Catholic Education Office.