About SSMO the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon


The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are committed to serving others through faith and action.

Who We Are

Our Charism

We the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, living as women of prayer in simplicity and sisterly love, are called to be compassionate, joyful servants of the Lord.

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. The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are committed to serving others through faith and action.

We are deeply rooted in the community. For nearly 140 years, we have been committed to compassionate, joyful community service.

We offer loving, respectful service through: prayer; child development, education and lifelong learning; elder care; sacred space for prayer, contemplation, and retreat; and off-campus outreach and ministry.

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Sister Michael Francine Duncan, SSMO Superior General, congratulates Sister Clare Vandercoevering on her 75th Jubilee.

Our Core Values

We embrace the values of the past to touch and shape lives in the future.

Our four core values are:

  • Live Valiantly
  • Strive for Excellence
  • Honor the Unique Gifts of Each Person
  • Celebrate God and Life

Sponsored Ministries

Our sponsored ministries provide a lifetime of education and care.

Our ministries also include:

Service at parishes and schools throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond

Sharing our charism with the community and with the SSMO Associates