Jubilee ’23 – Sr. Janet Slingerland
No matter what area we choose to serve in, we are here to help people. Sister Janet Slingerland celebrates her 70th year of…
No matter what area we choose to serve in, we are here to help people. Sister Janet Slingerland celebrates her 70th year of…
SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
God, what are we doing today? Sister Rita Rose Stohosky’s desire to be a Sister began in the sixth grade. As she went…
Give:24. This is Joy! Thank you for your generous support.
Cuando te llaman, es hora de irte. To read this article in English: Jubilee ’23 – Sister Juanita Villarreal La Hermana Mary Juanita…
When you are called, it is time to go. Para leer este artícluo en español: Conoce a la Jubilarista 2023 Sor Juanita Villarreal…
A lifetime of creative service to God. As the eldest member of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, Sister Angeline Sohler has…
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Dear Friend, Easter is upon us, Sunday, April 9 – Alleluia! The earliest and most important feast of the Christian year is Easter….
Sister Catherine Hertel was a Washington County recipient of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Women in American History…
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SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
Ruth Kathryn Etzel, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Minden) Etzel, was born in Stayton, Ore. on March 13, 1932. She grew up…
SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
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.
SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
Spirit Magazine Fall | Winter 2022 About this issue:Honor the Unique Gifts of Each Person – an in-depth look at one of the…
SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
Faith is 136 years of joyful service.
Support SSMO today. This is You making a difference.
SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
During the giving season we strive to help those around us.
SSMO Vocation newsletter – A monthly publication of news and topics important to Community and religious life.
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon encourage everyone to seek the resources that are available before pursuing abortion or suicide.
Strive for Excellence – A look at one of the Sisters’ four core values.
Ever wonder what happens on that sequoia-lined campus with the big dome in Beaverton? Check out this glimpse of how this place changes lives.
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon celebrate Jubilee Seventy-five years in the same career. Can you fathom it? Sister Clare Vandecoevering can….
“God was always part of our life as a family. However, it took 27 years before I could say, ‘Yes,’ to religious life.”…
Born in 1930, Sr. Clare Vandecoevering felt an early call to God’s service — in the first grade. She considered herself a regular…
“Everything is a gift from God,” says Sister Julie Doan, as she reflects on the journey that led her to the Sisters of…
Sister Patricia Lulay said she was literally “born into the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.” She was one of nine in her…
Sister Theresa Ann Bunker celebrates seven decades of service to God this July, during the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon’s Jubilee celebration. …
Sister Mary Ann Hathaway
May 6, 1931 – July 3, 2022
In Memory: Sr. Paula Fox
July 25, 1927 – June 30, 2022
What a difference a day makes! Your gift is changing lives on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus.
We are saddened by the tragic events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and their…
Registration and sponsorship information is now available.
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…
The latest edition of Spirit magazine is now available.
May Sr. Jean Marie Van Dyke rest in God’s loving embrace.
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!
Your gifts to the 20-21 Annual Fund complete the circle on the SSMO Campus! Please view thank you video.
Learn more about the Sisters’ sewing project and the upcoming Jubilee in the July edition of “A View From the Dome.”
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) annually honor Sisters who are celebrating significant anniversaries of their service and ministry. The SSMO Jubilee was held on the last Sunday in July.
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.
View our latest edition, “Perspective”
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…
Strengthen the circle of support for the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus with your gift to the Annual Fund.
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…
Valley Catholic School welcomed students back to campus for limited in-person learning with safety protocols in place. It is wonderful to have our…
In the February edition of “A View From the Dome” Sister Michael Francine shares her reflections on the upcoming season of Lent, and…
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…
Check out our latest edition, “Resilience and Gratitude ”
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…
The presentation is free.
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.
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 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.
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 Meeting Elects New Leaders and Sets Direction for Next Five Years.
Huade Zeng always has a big smile and a friendly greeting when you pass her in the halls. Her peers find her easy…
Edith Kpui was awarded May Employee of the Month at Maryville. Edith was born in Liberia. She came to the United States in…
Employee of the Month: Jessica Mao Jessica Mao is an RN working as a charge nurse in HKC, the memory care unit at…
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…
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