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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…

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

The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon celebrate Jubilee Seventy-five years in the same career. Can you fathom it? Sister Clare Vandecoevering can….

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…

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

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

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

The celebration of #GivingTuesday on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus was a tremendous success. The gifts received on #GivingTuesday will change…

#Giving Tuesday is a day that gives everyone the power to make a positive change in the lives of others.

This year’s issue of the Annual Report thanks generous donors and highlights the wholehearted “Full Circle” of the SSMO Campus. 


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.

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…

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

March is the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) Heritage month. This year, the Sisters chose to celebrate their community and their…

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

See the video at avcast.me/vcs gala.

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.

Strengthen the circle of support for the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus with your gift to the Annual Fund. Please Give!

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

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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…

During November the SSMOs will pray for those who have gone home to God this past year. To include the names of your…

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

The SSMO Foundation’s 2019-20 Annual Report consolidates a 360-degree view of a cohesive, can-do community. 

The SSMO Foundation’s 2019-20 Annual Report consolidates a 360-degree view of a cohesive, can-do community. 


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

We are unable to invite visitors to join us at Mass at this time. We continue to hold you in our prayers.

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

Employee of the Month: Adele Makuete  Adele Makuete is March’s Employee of the Month. Adele has worked as a CNA at Maryville for…

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 (VCMS) advanced to the National Future City competition in Washington, D.C. on February 19. According to the Future City…

Itzel Cortes was awarded employee of the month on February 1, 2019. Friends and colleagues gathered in Maryville’s main lobby for the surprise…

On Friday, January 11, students from Valley Catholic early learning, elementary, middle, and high school gathered in the high school’s Valiants gym to…

Seetoe Garmondeh was awarded employee of the month on January 4, 2019. Originally from Nigeria, Seetoe moved to America in 2007. Fast forward…

Xiomara Baca, Charge Nurse, was surprised to be chosen as Maryville’s Employee of the Month. Mylene Cepeda, Director of Nursing Services, gathered her…

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 launch a multi-phase, multi-year renovation project for the main building at Maryville. The donors, Elsie Franz Finley and her brother, the…

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….

Prema Joy, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) on the night shift at Maryville, is our May 2018 Employee of the Month. Originally from…

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…

Arrianne Hashemian, the lead caregiver at Maryville Memory Care, is our March 2018 Employee of the Month. Originally from the Philippines, she studied…

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…