The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon serve through prayer, education, health care, and outreach.

The Sisters’ sequoia-lined campus is home to their sponsored ministries – Valley Catholic School, Valley Catholic Music School, Maryville Skilled Care, SSMO Foundation and the SSMO Ministries Corp.


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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2

Join us by supporting the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon during Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2. Your generosity meets needs, creates opportunities and fuels the daily work of the Sisters and their sponsored ministries at Valley Catholic School and Maryville.

Let’s make a difference — one act of kindness at a time.

The SSMO Mission: We, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, share in the mission of Jesus by proclaiming the Good News of God’s love
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SSMO Core Values

The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO) and their sponsored ministries are guided by four core values:

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