We, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, share in the mission of Jesus by proclaiming the Good News of God's love.
Our Mission We, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, share in the mission of Jesus by proclaiming the Good News of God's love.
Letter from the Superior General
Superior General Sister Michael Francine
Dear Friends and Families,
Alleluia! Easter has arrived and we joyfully celebrate the Good News that our Lord is risen. This holy season invites us to reflect with gratitude on the many blessings God has given us and to rejoice because Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.
Easter Triduum Schedule at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel inside the SSMO Motherhouse. Holy Thursday 6:45 a.m. — Morning Prayer 4:00 p.m. — Mass (No Evening Prayer) Exposition until 9 p.m. Good Friday 6:45 a.m. — Morning Prayer Reflective silence will be observed throughout the day. 3:00 p.m. — Good Friday Services (No Evening Prayer) Holy Saturday 7:10 a.m. — Morning Prayer 5:00 p.m. — Evening Prayer 7:30 p.m. — Easter Vigil Services Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. — Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. — Mass Easter Monday 6:45 a.m. — Morning Prayer 7:00 a.m. — Mass
Contact the SSMO Motherhouse office at 503-644-9181 if you would like to attend a service with the Sisters
Honoring 140 Years During Heritage Month
Throughout March, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon celebrated their 140th anniversary with a series of Heritage Month gatherings across campus.
The SSMO Heritage Day Mass brought our school community together in prayer, giving us time to reflect on the faith and values that have guided the Sisters since 1886. Second-grade students also spent time in the Motherhouse chapel, where they shared their own retelling of the SSMO story and connected with the Sisters’ history in a way that felt real and memorable. The younger students from Valley Catholic Early Learning School welcomed the Sisters for a tea party, pouring tea, sharing stories and laughing together.
Together, these moments highlighted the continued presence of the Sisters’ mission on campus and the ways it is carried forward each day through the entire campus community.
Second-grade students at Valley Catholic Elementary School stepped into a meaningful role on March 18, leading a Heritage Prayer Service that honored the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon...
April 24 is Give:24! Make your gift today at give.ssmo.org to build momentum, inspire others and unlock matching gift opportunities - all before Give:24 begins!
Register Today for the 13th Annual Whole-In-One Golf Tournament! It is time to start warming up – your clubs that is. The sun is shining and the greens await.
Register today for Flute Jazz Night – a free and fun evening of great jazz music. Students from the studio of Beckie Hocker will perform pieces from “Suite for Jazz Flute…
St. Juan Diego Catholic Church will host a free E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is open to the public and offers a responsible way to recycle old electronics, including computers, phones and other devices, in recognition of Earth Day and the call to care for our common home in Laudato Si’.
Last year’s event brought together 126 vehicles and resulted in more than 8,300 pounds of electronic waste collected, along with additional efforts to divert shoes, socks and food donations from waste streams. Organizers hope to build on that momentum this year.
