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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.
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Letter from the Superior General: May 2020
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Dear Friend,
As we continue to shelter in place, we are praying that you are not only able to adjust but are finding new and creative ways to engage with those in your household and beyond. Recently I heard that a family played Bingo by Zoom! I would guess that such an idea never crossed anyone’s mind three months ago.
We are very touched by the many inquiries about how our Community is doing. Although we miss all the action on campus, we are grateful that everyone has taken seriously the restrictions for the health and well-being of all. We have been blessed with no cases of the virus! Praise God!
So much of our lives is the same and so much is different. Distance learning has been an interesting challenge, but the teaching Sisters have been up to the task. Everyone has become well-acquainted with soap and water or hand sanitizer. We try to space ourselves out in the chapel, the dining room, and the conference room for our Sunday matinees.
The Communications staff thought you might like to see what the Sisters have been doing during this “interesting” time in our lives. Please click here to see recent photos.
Be well. Stay well.
Blessings,
Sr. Charlene
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Sewing Sisters in the Media
Pictured: Sr. Denise Klaas
A group of Sisters has been sewing and repairing masks and gowns for our hardworking team at Maryville. This story has been picked up by the media.
Click here to read about it in the "Global Sisters Report"
Click here to read about it in the "Catholic Sentinel"
Click here to read about it in "The Oregonian"
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Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon: A Valiant History
Pictured: Sister Theresa Heuberger
This is not the first flu pandemic the Sisters have endured. During the 1918 flu pandemic, the book "These Valiant Women," recalls the following, "This was the year of the great flu epidemic. In the boys' home, the convent, and the academy there were numerous victims of the worst plague in the history of the United States. The flu struck the boys' home particularly hard. The dormitories became hospital wards...The Superior, Sister Theresa, was on almost constant duty throughout the siege, and other sisters from the motherhouse came to assist her. The sick boys had the best of care and all but one recovered their health and strength." from "These Valiant Women" page 196.
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Prayer Requests
If you would like the Sisters to add a special intention to our daily prayers,
please send an email to prayers@ssmo.org.
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