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In Praise of God Goes Digital
From Vinyl to Digital – A centennial album finds new life in the digital age.
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Music Fulfillment
Music education has been interwoven into the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon’s ministry from its beginning. They developed programs, built a curriculum, and taught one another. Through this work, the Sisters built a legacy of working together, preparing others to stand on their shoulders.
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Music Innovation at VCES
As you can see from this issue of “Spirit Magazine,” the Sisters of St.Mary of Oregon have always had a love of music. They opened their first music school, St. Mary’s institute in 1893, offering music lessons to the public.
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Abaria Endowed Scholarship
The Abaria Family Establishes Endowed Scholarship at Valley Catholic Music School
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Take 5 – Faith in Harmony
Welcome to Take 5 – A Spirit Magazine feature that asks five questions to people about their connection to the theme of the magazine.
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Celebrating the Holidays with Loved Ones Experiencing Memory Loss
“It’s been quite a learning curve for me,” explained Missy Martin, whose mother Marilyn is a resident at Maryville Memory Care. “There was a time period where she could come home for the holidays, now it is better to visit here at Maryville instead.”
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New Alumni Leave Their Mark
Valley Catholic Schools fosters the importance of giving back to the school and community and seeking opportunities to apply your gifts to improve the world around you. Two members of the Class of 2025, Sierra Simmons ’25 and Luke Pranger ’25, each took the initiative to implement projects that will be appreciated for years to come.
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Distinguished Alumni 2025-26
Congratulations to Megan Hoffman ’04 – the recipient of the 2025–26 Distinguished Alumni Award.
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The Annual Fund Provides
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, Valley Catholic School and Maryville provide possibilities for people through faith, education and compassionate care.
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SSMO.org Wins Best New Website
Last month, the Catholic Media Associate (CMA) honored the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Ministries Corporation with the award for Best New Website.
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SSMO Announces New Leadership Team
The new Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) leadership team for 2025-30 was installed at a special Mass on Sunday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at the Sisters’ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel inside the SSMO Motherhouse.
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VCS Co-Ed 30
Celebrating the 30-year anniversary of Valley Catholic High School’s first co-ed graduating class.
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Take 5 Jubilee
As we reflect on this year of Jubilee, we pause to hear from three people whose lives and work reflect this shared mission.
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Charisma Coaches Leave a Legacy
As the Charisma Coaches step away, we reflect on their amazing record and the lasting legacy they leave behind.
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In Memory of Pope Francis
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon join the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis.
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Sculpting a Path of Community and History
The Stations of the Cross at The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon knit together history, community, and faith.
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Take 5 New Faces
Welcome to Take 5 – a Spirit Magazine feature that asks five questions to three people who have a connection to the theme of the magazine. For this edition, let’s get to know three of the new faces on the SSMO campus.
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Sharing Stories
Women gather each month to laugh, cry and share their stories, together.
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Changing the Face of Charity
At Valley Catholic School, Gabriel Franco is helping shape students’ understanding of charity through hands-on experiences that go beyond the classroom.
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Distinguish Alumni and Emerging Leader 2024-25
The Alumni Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that Deanna Everson ’97 has been selected as the 2024-25 Distinguished Alumni and that Annabell Larson ’14 has been selected as the 2024-25 Emerging Leader Award recipient.
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Sister Thanh Pham Professes Perpetual Vows
Congratulations to Sister Thanh Pham. On the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, Aug. 15, 2024, Sr. Thanh made her perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to God forever.
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Jubilee 2024 – Sister Diana Jean Neumayer
Unwavering Dedication – This Jubilee the SSMO celebrates Sr. Diana Jean’s 25 years of compassionate dedication to God.
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Behind the Curtain with VCS Drama
From Concept to Curtain The Artistry, Camaraderie, and Consistency behind VCHS Drama In the world of high school drama, the stage is not…
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Alumni on Campus
We are blessed by all of our alumni who return to campus to mentor students, volunteer at a wide range of events and…
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Time with Grandfriends
The Bright Shining Light of Time Spent with Grandfriends Thirty minutes, twice a month. It may not seem like much, but for the…
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Take 5 with the Board
Behind the Curtain with SSMO Campus Board Directors Welcome to Take 5 – a Spirit Magazine feature that asks five questions to three…
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The Vocations Vision
In the tranquil expanse of Oregon, amidst the rolling hills and verdant landscapes, lies the vibrant heart of the Sisters of St. Mary…
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Faith in Action
Waves of Love Helps Put Faith in Action Earlier this school year, more than 700 Valley Catholic middle and high school students, teachers,…
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Celebrate Campus-wide
Here are a few examples of how everyone on this campus enjoys celebrating God and life.
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Empowering Excellence
This supergroup is enhancing the Catholic education experience at Valley Catholic School.
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Take 5 with 3 VCMS Teachers
For this edition of Take 5, we spoke to three faculty members from Valley Catholic Middle School about how sharing their faith and teaching the STEM curriculum inspires new generations of students to Celebrate God and Life.
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Maryville Gets a Facelift
Maryville Celebrates its 60th Anniversary with a Facelift New Infrastructure Elevates Service with Love for Residents and Families Maryville, a beloved institution with…
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OSAA Cup Consistency
Valley Catholic’s 7th OSAA Cup highlights its commitment to the Sisters’ Core Values.
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Celebrating in Adversity
Father Jeff’s faith, optimism, and Valiant spirit are driving him as he leads his parish and community through the rebuilding of St. Joseph.
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Spirit – Celebrate God and Life
For the final issue of the Core Value Series we take time to Celebrate God and Life. Check out all the ways the Sisters, VCS teachers and students, and Maryville residents and staff Celebrate God and Life.
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Delivering Gifts of Connection
Delivering Gifts of Connection and Engagement to Maryville Residents As we see how the Sisters’ core value, Honor the Unique Gifts of Each Person,…
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Valiant Women of Care
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon have a valiant story. They are women of faith who have consistently met challenges with compassion,…
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Maryville – Valiantly Adapting for 60 Years
As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Maryville, there is a lot to admire since the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon established Maryville…
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Valiant performances at the OSAA Track and Field Championships
Visit our Flickr page to view and download event photos.
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Take 5 with 3 Valiant Alumni
For this edition of Take 5, we spoke to three different alumni from St. Mary’s of the Valley/Valley Catholic School about their experiences here and how this campus empowered each of them to Live Valiantly.
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Art A Unique Gift that is Available to All of Us
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus is blessed with several types of art. The architecture, paintings, sculptures, photos and literature that…
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Striving for STEM Excellence
Reimagining the future. Women in STEM explores the possibilities in STEM-related industries.
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Standing on the Shoulders to Strive for Music Excellence
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon have proudly stood on one another’s shoulders – striving for music excellence – since their earliest days.
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Spirit Magazine “Rooted”
The latest edition of Spirit magazine is now available.
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SSMO Spirit Magazine 2020
Check out our latest edition, “Resilience and Gratitude ”
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