Vocations Events


Opportunities to learn and discern with the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon

Opportunities to Learn and Discern

Find us in the community or join us for an upcoming event at the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Motherhouse.

Would you like help with your discernment? We are here to assist. 
Send a note to [email protected] for more information.

SSMO Vocations Committee in the Community

Be sure to stop by and say “Hi” when you see us:

  • April 6 – Young men and women vocational retreat at St. Matthew Catholic Church Hillsboro, OR
  • April 12 – Sophomore Retreat Regis High School
    Stayton, OR
  • April 13-14 – Vocation Display at Shepherd of the Valley
    Central Point, OR
  • April 18-19 – Vocation Awareness Event at St. Mary’s College
    Moraga, CA
  • April 23-24 – Santa Clara University
    Santa Clara, CA
  • April 30-May2 – NRVC/RFC Members’ Regional Meeting at St. Placid Priory
    Lacey, WA

Vocations Committee in the Community

May 1 – 20 we are traveling!

Our Superior General, Sister Michael Francine Duncan, will be in Rome for the 23rd plenary assembly of the International Union of Superiors General.

Sr. Anna will be on pilgrimage to Lourde and Rome. Sr. Charlene is visiting Ireland.

Summer Days with the Sisters

Coming July 1 – 5

Join us for a number of summer activities. Come for a day or come for the whole week. It will a time to pray, time to visit, time to work and, of course, time to recreate.

Call 503-644-9181 or email [email protected] to RSVP by June 15 or to ask a question.

Vocations Information Nights

  • Feb. 23 – Religious Sisters
  • March 16 – Consecrated Virgins
  • April 27 – Diocesan Priests
  • May 25 – Religious Priests
  • June 22 – Marriage
  • July 20 – Bocce Ball Tournament

Visit ssmo.org/vocations-information-night for details

Thursday Holy Hour

You are invited to the weekly Holy Hour with the Sisters. 

On the first Thursday of each month, the special intention is for vocations to religious life and priesthood. 

Join us at 6:30 p.m. at the SSMO Motherhouse Chapel.

Call 503-644-9181 or email [email protected] to RSVP or ask a question.

Sunday with the Sisters

Come and meet our Sisters to learn about:

  • Living the vowed life today
  • How Communities are similar/different
  • How to get more information and ask questions

Check back soon for our next Sunday with the Sisters.