Mother Catherine Academy opened its doors to 161 students representing 118 families for the 2018-2019 school year today. This is the fourth year as an independent Catholic school serving Southern Maryland. With parent and community support, Mother Catherine Academy has made several improvements throughout the summer months. They have updated the Pre-K playground, installed new security cameras, ... (Full Story & Photos)

First Communion is considered one of the holiest and most important occasions in a Roman Catholic person's life. It is the first time that a person receives the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is the eating of consecrated bread and drinking of consecrated wine. Our second grade class celebrated their First Communion, participated in the May Procession and led their first school mass. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mother Catherine Academy preschool director, Mrs. Gascon applied for the Jennifer Nizer Passion for Excellence Grant with the Maryland State Child Care Association for a sandbox for our students. We have been awarded the funds to provide a covered 12' by 12' sandbox. Additionally, we will be making other upgrades to our expanding preschool facilities over the summer. Way to go Mrs. Gascon! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Father Tietjen from Immaculate Conception parish in Mechanicsville has been working with our 8th graders and teaching them about nuclear physics. Thank you Father!... (Full Story & Photos)

May is the Month of Mary, but why? For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of May to honor Mary, Mother of God. Not just a day in May, but the entire month. The rosary is probably the best known private devotion in the Catholic Church. Each day in the month of May, MCA students gather together and pray the rosary. We invite all to attend this daily event that is led ... (Full Story & Photos)