OUR MISSION

We are a Christian ministry caring for all in our community,

built on faith, hope and kinship.

OUR CORE VALUES

Love

We practice active good will, working to achieve the common good.

Justice

We advocate for fairness and inclusion for all in community life.

Truth

We are honest and seek truth, affirming the dignity and worth of every person.

Freedom

We respect each person’s right to live responsibly in a caring community.

OUR CORE VALUES

Love

We practice active good will, working to achieve the common good.

Justice

We advocate for fairness and inclusion for all in community life.

Truth

We are honest and seek truth, affirming the dignity and worth of every person.

Freedom

We respect each person’s right to live responsibly in a caring community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OUR STORIES

Read the stories of people in your community being helped. See all our stories.

A Message From Fr. Ralph

Apr 30, 2021 | Our Stories

Please view this special message from Fr. Ralph Recker of St. Mary Parish in Mt. Angel as we celebrate A Week of Support for Shelter Ministries.

When Blanca came to St. Joseph Shelter’s Transitional Living Community (TLC), she wasn’t living her best life. She wasn’t the mom that she wanted to be for her kids. Through parenting and life skills classes and the supportive community offered at St. Joseph, those...

The Mission Benedict Story

Apr 21, 2021 | Our Stories

Mission Benedict was founded by the Benedictine Sisters and lifelong volunteer Verna Scharbach in 1988. Since then, it has become a lifeline for community members needing food, clothing, or emergency financial assistance. Mission Benedict Program Coordinator Lei...