Marie Michele Donnelly, RSM is a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. She has extensive experience offering preached retreats to parishes, school faculties, ministry groups, ecumenical groups and religious communities. In addition, she is a frequent presenter for parent and parish groups. Marie Michele has been a keynote speaker for large groups across the United States. Her ministry life as a Sister of Mercy has also included education at every level – primary, secondary and higher education – as well as ten years in community administration for the Sisters of Mercy in Philadelphia. Marie Michele holds a master’s degree in theology from Villanova University.