What was the role did the Catholic Church have in the 1600's?

The Catholic Church was very highly regarded and was the "glue" that held the society together. They helped the poor. Took care of the sick. Set-up schools for children to learn. It consisted of a Bishop and a Parish Priest. The Catholic Church was very highly regarded and was the "glue" that held the society together. They helped the poor. Took care of the sick. Set-up schools for children to learn. It consisted of a Bishop and a Parish Priest.