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.


Community care through faith and action


SSMO Leadership Team 2025-30
SSMO 140 image - 140 displayed in blue with the Dome inside the zero. Text says Celebrating 140 years of Community 1886-2026
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
Our Charism
Five of the SSMO Foundresses were still living during the Sisters’ Golden Jubilee
Few of the first Sisters to provide nursing care
VCHS Grad and Sisters from 2023

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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