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In 2017, Pope Francis initiated the World Day of the Poor, urging the Church to extend its reach beyond its confines to address poverty in all its contemporary forms. This year, on November 19th, the World Day of the Poor will commence in Rome with Pope Francis leading the Eucharist at St. Peter’s Basilica.

A View from the Dome: November ’23 Letter from the Superior General: November 2023 Dear Friend, November is the month of remembering. We celebrate…

New issue of View from the Dome.

Growing in her love for God and his natural world Growing up on a farm in Washington County, picking strawberries and beans in…

A View from the Dome
A monthly newsletter from the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.

God, what are we doing today? Sister Rita Rose Stohosky’s desire to be a Sister began in the sixth grade. As she went…

A View from the Dome
A monthly newsletter from the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.

Sister Catherine Hertel was a Washington County recipient of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Women in American History…

Ruth Kathryn Etzel, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Minden) Etzel, was born in Stayton, Ore. on March 13, 1932. She grew up…

Father, Your incredible generosity gives us more that we can understand.  Please, give us also appreciative hearts, creative minds to care for Your…

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

Sister Thea Bowman ‘To live until I die.’ During Black History Month, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are recognizing the global…

Father, we kneel before You Who created all for the community of all people.  Help us to actively understand that as all Creation…

Father, we know we are each created in Your image and likeness. We should not allow people to live and act as though…

Co-Foundress of the first U.S.-based religious order of Black women and formerly enslaved women.

A View from the Dome – February

St. Josephine Bakhita,
whose love and hope transformed the wounds of slavery into forgiveness,
pray for us.

Sister Mary Ann Hathaway
May 6, 1931 – July 3, 2022

In Memory: Sr. Paula Fox
July 25, 1927 – June 30, 2022

We are saddened by the tragic events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and their…

July 9, 1939 – April 21, 2022 Born in Beaverton, Oregon, on July 9, 1939, Kathleen Mae Boyd graduated from St. Cecilia Elementary…

The Sisters and members of their sponsored ministries are praying for peace to prevail in Eastern Europe.

Venerable Henriette Delille – Co-foundress of Sisters of the Holy Family   During Black History Month, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon…

Citizenship classes with SSMO are available via Zoom. There are no citizenship classes on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus this year.

During Black History Month, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are recognizing the global contributions of Black men and women. The Sisters…

May Sr. Jean Marie Van Dyke rest in God’s loving embrace.

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 of Sister Barbara Jean Laughlin, 1935 – 2021. May Sister Barbara Jean rest in God’s embrace!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, in the May edition of “A View From the Dome,” we share the founding of our school…

Sister Adele Marie Altenhofen was recently interviewed by Sarah Buckmaster, host of the UK podcast, “How to be Good.” This thoughtful conversation focused…

Sr. Mary Joyce Barsotti (Sr. Peter Mary Barsotti) was born in Portland, Oregon, on July 25, 1940, the 4th of 10 children of…

Sister Mary Ellen Hanson was born on December 28, 1933, in Valentine, Nebraska.  The first child of Nathaniel and Henrietta (Bruggeman) Hanson, she was…

In the March edition of “A View From the Dome” learn how the Sisters had their own special celebration during the Valley Catholic…

In the January edition of “A View From the Dome” we share the encouraging news of COVID-19 vaccinations at Maryville of both residents…

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.

The 2020-21 Speaker Series continues with an opportunity to meet the new leadership of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.

In his message about the November 15th, observance of the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis uses the theme from Sirach: STRETCH…

National Vocations Awarness Week takes place Nov. 1 – Nov. 7, and the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are offering insight into…

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…

In the October edition of A View From the Dome, we feature the SSMO Liturgy Committee, and share some insight into the Sisters’…

SSMO Chapter Meeting Elects New Leaders and Sets Direction for Next Five Years Following months of preparation, prayer, and contemplation, the Sisters of…

SSMO Chapter Meeting Elects New Leaders and Sets Direction for Next Five Years.

Dear Families and Friends: As the spring flowers slowly come into full bloom, we continue to celebrate Easter. Our songs at Mass and…

“Our first honoree has made more than a career out of her work and vocation. She has made a difference.” That’s how Sister…

Dear Families and Friends, Happy, glorious Easter greetings!  What a wonderful time of year!  It always feels like a fresh start! We just…

Sister Sharon Kirk, SSMO June 16, 1938 – March 11, 2018 A Vigil Service and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on…

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…