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Cassandra Baker, now a coordinator for the Catholic Montessori Institute, presents a math lesson introducing the decimal system to a 4-year-old student in spring 2023 at the Christ the King Catholic Montessori Grade School in Mandan, North Dakota.

UMary launches world’s first Catholic Montessori institute

Jun 24, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

The University of Mary has launched the world’s first Catholic Montessori Institute, making the institute the go-to place for certification... Read more

A child prays before the altar area in a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd celebrates 70 years

Aug 18, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Montessori-inspired catechesis for young children founded by Sofia Cavalletti is celebrating 70 years since its founding. Read more

Montessori classroom.

In new school, Byzantine spirituality meets Montessori method

Jul 16, 2017

By Perry West

With the goal of encountering children on a more personal level to meet their academic and spiritual needs, a Montessori... Read more

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U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington, D.C.

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View of the mass grave at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in the town of Tuam, County Galway.

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Mosaic of Mary, Virgin Immaculate, in the Chapel of the Choir in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome.

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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is urging lawmakers to prohibit surrogacy in all cases in a letter submitted on July 9, 2025.

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Leonardo Donno and Moreno il Biondo in action during the Charity Soccer Match "Partita del Cuore" on July 15, 2025 in L'Aquila, Italy.

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Photos of Pier Giorgio Frassati climbing in the Alps. The right photo shows him rappelling Rocca Sella on March 30, 1925.

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The port city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Keizersberg Abbey in Leuven, Belgium.

Benedictine Abbey in Belgium temporarily dissolved following abuse allegations

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