National Catholic Montessori Conference

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

Join us 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.

Peace: The Work of Education

The National Catholic Montessori Conference brings together educators, leaders, and visionaries committed to shaping a more peaceful world—one child at a time. Under this year’s theme, "Peace: The Work of Education," we celebrate Montessori’s enduring legacy as a pedagogy of peace rooted in respect, freedom, and human dignity.

Let us unite in this work, answering not only Dr. Montessori’s call to form the child as a peacemaker, but also Pope Leo XIV's appeal urging all to "build a year of peace." This is the Church’s enduring call: to be builders of peace in our time. We recognize that the classroom is not just a place of learning—but a training ground for peace. In an age marked by division and unrest, this mission is more urgent than ever. May our time together deepen our shared vocation to educate hearts and minds in truth, goodness, and peace—planting seeds that will blossom in future generations.