An expert on Immigration, The Catholic Church, and The War and Peace-Just War issue, Mary Waskowiak, RSM, was elected President of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in July 2005, after having previously served on Institute’s leadership team, as President of the Sisters of Mercy Regional Community of Burlingame, and as President of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Her prior ministry experiences include secondary education, parish ministry, seminary field education, Sisters of Mercy vocation and formation ministry, and directing Mercy Center in Burlingame.

Sr. Waskowiak has served as facilitator and/or presenter for groups of women and men religious in the United States, Africa, Europe and Central America. Her professional interests include spirituality, justice, and leadership development.