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
Welcome to June – a month that is packed full of Holy Days and special celebrations. The month starts with Ascension Sunday on June 1. On this special day we commemorate Jesus ascending into heaven to enter into full and final glory at the right hand of the Father. From His seat in heaven, Jesus intercedes for us and exercises His power over the whole universe. The following Sunday, June 8, is Pentecost. Pentecost recognizes the great event of the coming of the Holy Spirit 50 days after Easter.
The latest issue of Spirit magazine is now available online and celebrates the Jubilee year across the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon campus. This edition highlights milestone moments including the 30th anniversary of Valley Catholic High School’s first co-ed graduating class, the legacy of the Charisma Dance Team coaches, and a tribute to this year’s Jubilarians—eight Sisters whose lives reflect more than 500 years of service.
Where were you when you learned that white smoke was pouring out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel? Were you “glued to the TV” when you heard the news Habemus papam? Similar to many of you, I certainly was! After many major events, whether global or personal, we remember where we were as well as we remember our reactions to the news. To many, the news that the first American-born Pope was now the leader of the world-wide Catholic Church was astonishing! Yet he seems to be more of a ‘citizen of the world’ than any pontiff before him.
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon were blessed to have Archbishop Vlazny living on the SSMO campus for the later part of his wonderful life. We will always remember his kindness, gentleness, warmth and signature laugh which delighted so many people here on campus. The entire SSMO campus community is in prayer for our Archbishop.
The new Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) leadership team for 2025-30 will be installed at a special Mass on Sunday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at the Sisters'...
