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OVERVIEW
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| Sisters Council from left: Sister Rita Watkins, Sister Adele Marie Altenhofen, Sister Barbara Jean Laughlin (Superior General), Sister Charlene Herinckx and Sister Maureen Kalsch. |
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 "Community
Care through Faith and Action."
We are deeply rooted
in the community. For nearly 120 years, we have been committed
to compassionate, joyful community
service.
The Sisters are a U.S. legal corporation separate from the
Archdiocese of Portland.
We offer loving, respectful service through:
- Prayer
- Child development, education and lifelong learning
- Elder care
- Sacred space for prayer, contemplation, and retreat
- Off-campus outreach and ministry
We embrace the values of the past to touch and shape lives
in the future. Those values include:
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Living valiantly
- Honoring the unique gifts of each person
- Striving for excellence
- Celebrating God and life
Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon , living as 72 women of prayer in simplicity and sisterly love, provide a lifespan of education and caring. Several Sisters serve in ministries beyond the campus. Located on a 43-acre campus in Beaverton that includes its ministries - Little Flower Child Development Center (infant, preschool and after-school care), St. Mary of the Valley School (grades K-6), Valley Catholic School (grades 7-12), Maryville Nursing Home and the Bethany Center.
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