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Letter from the Superior General
Sister Michael Francine
Superior General Sister Michael Francine

Dear Friends and Families,

The warmth and beauty of August invites us to pause and give thanks for God's many blessings. This month is especially meaningful for the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon as we continue celebrating our 140th anniversary. Since our founding in 1886, generations of courageous and faith-filled women have answered God's call to become joyful servants of the Lord, dedicating their lives to prayer, community, and service.
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The 2026 Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Jubilee
Sister Ruth Frank celebrated her 70th anniversary as a Sister of St. Mary of Oregon and Sister Josephine Pelster commemorated her 60th Jubilee.
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Welcome to Holy Grounds, a new video series from the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon
Holy Grounds

In Episode 2 of Holy Grounds, the Sisters continue answering thoughtful questions from members of the Valley Catholic High School Rosary Club. Through a candid conversation, they share more about religious life, their daily experiences, and the people behind the habits, offering viewers another opportunity to get to know the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.

Valley Catholic School Welcomes Its New President

Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Ministries Corporation President, Sr. Adele Marie Altenhofen, is pleased to announce that Dr. Judd A. Case has been selected to serve as the next Valley Catholic School President. An accomplished educator, academic leader and devoted Catholic, Dr. Case joined the Sisters’ campus community on July 30.
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Chaplain's Corner - August '26

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Reflection of the Spiritual Life Committee: Every new tradition at Maryville — from expanding pastoral visits to sharing sticky moments of service — is a reminder that we are never finished learning from one another.
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Build Your Legacy During Make-a-Will Month

In celebration of the Sisters’ 140-year legacy and in honor of Make-A-Will Month, we are offering you a complimentary estate planning resource from FreeWill. Create or update your will in just 20 minutes to secure your legacy today.
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Save the Date - Valley Catholic School Gala

The Valley Catholic School Gala is a whole campus fundraiser that benefits K-12 education. Each year we look forward to bringing our entire community together for a beautiful evening that supports Valley Catholic School and its Valiant students.
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Prayer Requests

If you would like the Sisters to add a special intention to our daily prayers, please send an email to [email protected].
 

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