Sister Joseph Marie became Director of Development in August, 2001.  
Originally from Baltimore, MD, Sister brings a depth of personal experience, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to this Office. A graduate of Notre
Dame University where she received her Masters in Science,  she has both taught and been principal in secondary schools for many years.  As principal Sister
was instrumental  in beginning a development office in one school and assisting the development director in another.  
Sister sees relationships as her primary focus. Through interaction with our sisters as well as anyone involved in
our varied ministries, Sister hopes to encourage future support, be it financial, material, or spiritual.

Sister Joseph Marie 
Germershausen

Director of Development
973-543-6528   Ext. 313
 

Sr. Mary Mark Smith

Associate Director
    973-543-6528 Ext. 270
 

  Sister Mary Mark began her work in the    
Development Office in August, 2006.  
Sister is originally from Hanover, PA, the 7th of 13 children.  She received her Masters in education from Seton Hall University. After spending  9 years teaching elementary school and 28 years as principal in various schools,  Sister was appointed as Local Coordinator at Holy Family Convent, our Infirmary and Home for retired sisters. In August, 2006, Sister was happy to join our staff in the Development Office.  Her favorite hobbies are cross stitching and planting/caring for flowers.

Sr. Helen Marie Cronin

Administrative Assistant
973-543-6528 Ext. 269
 

Sister Helen Marie, a native of Philadelphia, PA, joined the Development Team in August, 2004,  bringing with her the experience of teaching High School Science in many of our secondary schools, and most recently, of being the Dean-Registrar of Assumption College for Sisters. A graduate of Notre Dame University where she received her Masters in science, Sister's skills in organization are a real asset to the department.

Sister Shawn Donnelly
Administrative Assistant
Editor: Weavings
973-543-6528 Ext. 266