In Memory: Sr. Ruth Etzel
Ruth Kathryn Etzel, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Minden) Etzel, was born in Stayton, Ore. on March 13, 1932. She grew up…
SSMO Reflects on the messages of Laudato Si’
Father, Your incredible generosity gives us more that we can understand. Please, give us also appreciative hearts, creative minds to care for Your…
SSMO Vocation Newsletter – March 2023
SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
SSMO Reflects on the messages of Laudato Si’
Heaven Father, we ask You to give us hearts of compassion, care and love for one another and for all the creatures You…
SSMO Reflects on Sister Patricia Chappell
SSMO Reflects on Sister Patricia Chappell
SSMO Reflects on Sister Thea Bowman
Sister Thea Bowman ‘To live until I die.’ During Black History Month, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are recognizing the global…
SSMO Reflects on the messages of Laudato Si’
Father, we know we are each created in Your image and likeness. We should not allow people to live and act as though…
SSMO reflects on Mother Mary Lange – Co-Foundress of Oblate Sisters of Providence
Co-Foundress of the first U.S.-based religious order of Black women and formerly enslaved women.
SSMO reflects on St. Josephine Bakhita
St. Josephine Bakhita,
whose love and hope transformed the wounds of slavery into forgiveness,
pray for us.
SSMO Vocation Newsletter – Nov. 2022
SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
Five Unique Women, One Amazing Commitment, 245 Years of Excellence
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon celebrate Jubilee Seventy-five years in the same career. Can you fathom it? Sister Clare Vandecoevering can….
Meet 2022 Jubilarian Sister Juana Gutierrez
“God was always part of our life as a family. However, it took 27 years before I could say, ‘Yes,’ to religious life.”…
Meet 2022 Jubilarian Sister Clare Vandecoevering
Born in 1930, Sr. Clare Vandecoevering felt an early call to God’s service — in the first grade. She considered herself a regular…
Meet 2022 Jubilarian Sister Julie Doan
“Everything is a gift from God,” says Sister Julie Doan, as she reflects on the journey that led her to the Sisters of…
Meet 2022 Jubilarian Sister Patricia Lulay
Sister Patricia Lulay said she was literally “born into the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.” She was one of nine in her…
Meet 2022 Jubilarian Sister Theresa Ann
Sister Theresa Ann Bunker celebrates seven decades of service to God this July, during the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon’s Jubilee celebration. …
In Memory: Sr. Mary Ann Hathaway
Sister Mary Ann Hathaway
May 6, 1931 – July 3, 2022
In Memory: Sr. Paula Fox
In Memory: Sr. Paula Fox
July 25, 1927 – June 30, 2022
A Call to Prayer for Uvalde, TX
We are saddened by the tragic events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and their…
Whole in One Golf Tournament 2022
Registration and sponsorship information is now available.
In Memory: Sr. Kathleen Boyd
July 9, 1939 – April 21, 2022 Born in Beaverton, Oregon, on July 9, 1939, Kathleen Mae Boyd graduated from St. Cecilia Elementary…
SSMO Reflects on Venerable Henriette Delille – Servant of Slaves; Witness to the Poor
Venerable Henriette Delille – Co-foundress of Sisters of the Holy Family During Black History Month, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon…
SSMO reflects on Henrietta Lacks – the Mother of Modern Medicine
During Black History Month, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are recognizing the global contributions of Black men and women. The Sisters…
24 hours of generosity and change. Thank you!
The celebration of #GivingTuesday on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus was a tremendous success. The gifts received on #GivingTuesday will change…
Save the Date!
#Giving Tuesday is a day that gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others.
2020-21 Annual Report
This year’s issue of the Annual Report thanks generous donors and highlights the wholehearted “Full Circle” of the SSMO Campus.
Valley Catholic School Gala 2021
Save the date – Wednesday evening, November 10, 2021 for the 25th VCS Gala. To sponsor, make a donation or register to attend, please go to the full Gala website.
A View From the Dome: August Edition
In the August edition of “A View From the Dome”, learn more about Sister Thanh Pham’s upcoming renewal of her temporary vows on…
In Memory: Sister Barbara Jean Laughlin September 19, 1935 – July 24, 2021
In memory of Sister Barbara Jean Laughlin, 1935 – 2021. May Sister Barbara Jean rest in God’s embrace!
A View From the Dome: July Edition
Learn more about the Sisters’ sewing project and the upcoming Jubilee in the July edition of “A View From the Dome.”
A View From The Dome: June Edition
In the latest edition of “A View From The Dome” are reflections on the month of June and news from the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus.
A View From the Dome: May Edition
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, in the May edition of “A View From the Dome,” we share the founding of our school…
In Memory: Sister Joyce Barsotti 1940 – 2021
Sr. Mary Joyce Barsotti (Sr. Peter Mary Barsotti) was born in Portland, Oregon, on July 25, 1940, the 4th of 10 children of…
Celebrating Foundresses’ Day Through Service
March is the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) Heritage month. This year, the Sisters chose to celebrate their community and their…
A View From the Dome – March Edition
In the March edition of “A View From the Dome” learn how the Sisters had their own special celebration during the Valley Catholic…
A View From the Dome – February Edition
In the February edition of “A View From the Dome” Sister Michael Francine shares her reflections on the upcoming season of Lent, and…
Valley Catholic School Gala 2021
See the video at avcast.me/vcs gala.
A View From the Dome – January Edition
In the January edition of “A View From the Dome” we share the encouraging news of COVID-19 vaccinations at Maryville of both residents…
“Love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:12-13
December 2nd, 2020, we honor the life, ministry, and sacrifice of Maryknoll Sisters Ita Ford and Maura Clarke, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and lay missioner Jean Donovan.
Meet the SSMO Leadership
The 2020-21 Speaker Series continues with an opportunity to meet the new leadership of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.
Annual Fund 2020-21
Strengthen the circle of support for the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus with your gift to the Annual Fund. Please Give!
Observance of World Day of the Poor
In his message about the November 15th, observance of the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis uses the theme from Sirach: STRETCH…
EMPATHY: HOW TO USE IT AND WHY IT’S THIS YEAR’S MOST IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT
The presentation is free.
National Vocations Awareness Week
National Vocations Awarness Week takes place Nov. 1 – Nov. 7, and the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are offering insight into…
Finding the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon
Sharing this post from Sr. Krista’s blog. View the original post here. VOCATION APPRECIATION WEEK November 1-7, 2020 Countdown 25 days to go…I…
Praying for Those Departed
During November the SSMOs will pray for those who have gone home to God this past year. To include the names of your…
A View From the Dome: October Edition
In the October edition of A View From the Dome, we feature the SSMO Liturgy Committee, and share some insight into the Sisters’…
2019-2020 SSMO Foundation Annual Report
The SSMO Foundation’s 2019-20 Annual Report consolidates a 360-degree view of a cohesive, can-do community.
2019-20 Annual Report
The SSMO Foundation’s 2019-20 Annual Report consolidates a 360-degree view of a cohesive, can-do community.
September Edition of “A View From the Dome”
The September edition of “A View From the Dome” features a story about the Profession of Vows, which took place in August. The…
SSMO Chapter News
SSMO Chapter Meeting Elects New Leaders and Sets Direction for Next Five Years Following months of preparation, prayer, and contemplation, the Sisters of…
COVID-19 Update
We are unable to invite visitors to join us at Mass at this time. We continue to hold you in our prayers.
July Employee of the Month: Emily Choun, LPN
Maryville’s employee of the month for July, Emily Choun, was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. She is a Canby High graduate and…
SSMO Chapter News
SSMO Chapter Meeting Elects New Leaders and Sets Direction for Next Five Years.
June Employee of the Month: Huade Zeng
Huade Zeng always has a big smile and a friendly greeting when you pass her in the halls. Her peers find her easy…
May Employee of the Month: Edith Kpui
Edith Kpui was awarded May Employee of the Month at Maryville. Edith was born in Liberia. She came to the United States in…
April Employee of the Month: Jessica Mao
Employee of the Month: Jessica Mao Jessica Mao is an RN working as a charge nurse in HKC, the memory care unit at…
March Employee of the Month: Adele Makuete
Employee of the Month: Adele Makuete Adele Makuete is March’s Employee of the Month. Adele has worked as a CNA at Maryville for…
March 2019 Employee of the Month: Tiffany Backman
Questions and answers from Maryville’s March Employee of the Month. Q: Tell us about your family and educational background. A: I grew up…
Valley Catholic Middle School Students Participate in National “Future City” Competition
Valley Catholic Middle School (VCMS) advanced to the National Future City competition in Washington, D.C. on February 19. According to the Future City…
February 2019 Employee of the Month: Bertha “Itzel” Cortes
Itzel Cortes was awarded employee of the month on February 1, 2019. Friends and colleagues gathered in Maryville’s main lobby for the surprise…
Valley Catholic School Honors Police, Firefighters and First Responders at Blue Mass
On Friday, January 11, students from Valley Catholic early learning, elementary, middle, and high school gathered in the high school’s Valiants gym to…
January 2019 Maryville Employee of the Month: Seetoe Garmondeh
Seetoe Garmondeh was awarded employee of the month on January 4, 2019. Originally from Nigeria, Seetoe moved to America in 2007. Fast forward…
December 2018 Employee of the Month: Xiomara Baca
Xiomara Baca, Charge Nurse, was surprised to be chosen as Maryville’s Employee of the Month. Mylene Cepeda, Director of Nursing Services, gathered her…
Valley Catholic claims school’s first volleyball title
In a thrilling match versus Cottage Grove, Valley Catholic claimed its first ever volleyball state championship in November. The Oregonian article recapping the…
A $1 million gift will brighten lives at Maryville for years to come
A $1 million gift will launch a multi-phase, multi-year renovation project for the main building at Maryville. The donors, Elsie Franz Finley and her brother, the…
June 2018 Employee of the Month: Patricia Rodriguez
Patricia Frasco-Rodriguez, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in Maryville’s Memory Care Unit, has been honored as the June 2017 Employee of the Month….
May 2018 Employee of the Month: Prema Joy
Prema Joy, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) on the night shift at Maryville, is our May 2018 Employee of the Month. Originally from…
Letter from the Superior General – May 2018
Dear Families and Friends: As the spring flowers slowly come into full bloom, we continue to celebrate Easter. Our songs at Mass and…
2018 Women of Influence Honoree Sr. Adele Marie Altenhofen: Blazing a trail. Making a difference.
“Our first honoree has made more than a career out of her work and vocation. She has made a difference.” That’s how Sister…
Letter from the Superior General – April 2018
Dear Families and Friends, Happy, glorious Easter greetings! What a wonderful time of year! It always feels like a fresh start! We just…
Remembering Sister Sharon Kirk
Sister Sharon Kirk, SSMO June 16, 1938 – March 11, 2018 A Vigil Service and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on…
March 2018 Employee of the Month: Arrianne Hashemian
Arrianne Hashemian, the lead caregiver at Maryville Memory Care, is our March 2018 Employee of the Month. Originally from the Philippines, she studied…
Letter from the Superior General – March 2018
Dear Families and Friends: What is it like to be 132 years old? On our campus, March is known as SSMO Heritage Month. On March…
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