There are plenty of words written about the subject if you are interested. For example, here is a brief overview of Catholic teaching about creation and science: http://www.catholic.com/tracts/adam-eve-and-evolution
If you would like to read more, you can look up any number of scientists, philosophers, theologians, educators, etc.
Keep in mind that www.catholic.com is a website made by laypeople and not the official position of the Catholic Church. Their answers usually tilt towards the conservative side. Here's a Catholic Review article that shows a position within the Catholic Church that's more critical of the biblical narrative (and more supportive of the scientific consensus):
This really show that the catholic position is barely an improvement on the baptist creationists. Their only point of disagreement seems to be on the time line.
If you would like to read more, you can look up any number of scientists, philosophers, theologians, educators, etc.