Spirit Magazine
The spring/summer edition of Spirit magazine is now available to view online.
About this issue
The Year of Jubilee
These stories highlight the year of Jubilee and the importance of celebrating, reflecting and honoring Jubilee here on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus.

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.

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.

VCS Co-Ed 30
Celebrating the 30-year anniversary of Valley Catholic High School’s first co-ed graduating class.
By: Allison Weseman

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.
By: Lizette Santiago

Charisma Coaches Leave a Legacy
As the Charisma Coaches step away, we reflect on their amazing record and the lasting legacy they leave behind.
By: Lizette Santiago

In Memory of Pope Francis
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon join the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis.
By: Lizette Santiago

Jubilee 2025
In 2025, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) will honor eight extraordinary women who, collectively, represent 515 years of religious life, compassion, and community commitment.

Home Renewed
After an ambitious 11-phase construction project, Maryville is absolutely jubilant about the early completion of renovations that elevate the experience of every resident who calls Maryville home.
By: Brad Hilliard

Alumni Notes
Catch up on Alumni news and events. Also, find out upcoming reunion dates and be sure to nominate your classmates for the Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leader Awards.
Spirit Archives
Faces
Fall 2024
Behind the Curtain
Spring 2024
Resilience and Gratitude
Fall 2020
Connected
Spring 2020
Thankful
Fall 2019
Tradition | Innovation
Spring 2019
Let’s Play
Fall 2018
Acts of Kindness
Spring 2018
Changing Lives
Spring 2016
Our Campus as a Canvas
Fall 2015
One Campus. One Community. One World.
Spring 2015
Ring Out
Fall 2014
Opening Doors
Spring 2014
Winning Performance
Fall 2013
Journeys
Spring 2013
Hope
Fall 2011
Centennial Celebration
Spring 2003
2002 to present
Excellence
Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Celebrating 125 Years of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon
Winter 2010-11
Contemplative
Fall 2006-Winter 2007
Changing Times, Lasting Values
Spring 2006
Caring for Oregon’s Most Fragile Children
Fall 2005
A Groundbreaking Journey
Summer 2005
Richness in Diversity
Spring 2004
A Centennial Celebration
Summer 2003
Outlook Archives
1994 to 2001
Service with Love at Maryville
Winter 2001
The ABCs of Educational Excellence
Fall 2001
SSMO Celebrations and Volunteerism
Spring-Summer 2001
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon in the New Millennium
Winter 2000
Partnership in Education
Fall 2000
Sisters Elect Administration and The History of Our Chapel
Spring-Summer 2000
Maryville: Looking Forward as We Look Back
Winter 1999
Technology in Education
Fall 1999
Fine Arts in SSMO Campus Schools
Spring-Summer 1999
Sisters in Ministry and A Memorable Mission
Winter 1998
Service with Love at Maryville
Winter 2001
The ABCs of Educational Excellence
Fall 2001
SSMO Celebrations and Volunteerism
Spring-Summer 2001
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon in the New Millennium
Winter 2000
Partnership in Education
Fall 2000
Sisters Elect Administration and The History of Our Chapel
Spring-Summer 2000
Maryville: Looking Forward as We Look Back
Winter 1999
Technology in Education
Fall 1999
Fine Arts in SSMO Campus Schools
Spring-Summer 1999