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xx There seems to be a growing tendency of late to acknowledge woman's work in the domain of education. It is a tardy recognition. Honor demands a tribute of gratitude, notably in the case of female Religious in the United States; and the awakening augurs well for the public spirit of discernment and justice. We American Catholics are proud of our country's rapid progress. Let us not forget the power that initiated and developed some of its grandest institutions.