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Rediscover the religious catalysts for Dr. Maria Montessori’s educational revolution at the University of Mary’s National Catholic Montessori Conference.

Cast a Ray of Light and Pass It On

Join us this fall on our main campus in Bismarck, North Dakota, to explore Catholic Montessori with peers from across the country. Taking place in mid-October, our National Catholic Montessori Conference will encompass three days of fellowship, prayer, and fruitful discussion centered on the Montessori method's unique consonance with the Church's holistic approach to teaching and learning.

2026 Conference: October 8-10

Founders Hall, Lumen Vitae University Center
University of Mary
Bismarck, North Dakota

The National Catholic Montessori Conference is the place of transformation for the spirit of the Catholic Montessorian. Come be rejuvenated and restored!

JoAnn Schulzetenberg, Director of the Catholic Montessori Institute

Have Questions?

Please reach out with any questions. Also, if you are visiting Bismarck or the University of Mary campus for the first time, check out our Visitor page.

Take Your Montessori Formation Further

Looking for authentic formation in the Montessori method, grounded in Catholic tradition? The University of Mary's Catholic Montessori Institute (CMI) offers courses and events to support Catholic Montessori guides like you!