Sister Mary has served as the 10th president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association of the United States since 2019. She leads the organization in its mission to support the health ministry of the Catholic Church in the United States, which cares for patients through its vast network of more than 670 hospitals, 1,500 long-term care facilities and affiliated community health centers. Sr. Mary directs national advocacy initiatives focused on improving healthcare access, addressing social disparities, and protecting vital programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. She also oversees the strategic planning and development of educational programs for leadership and mission formation in Catholic healthcare. During her tenure as the organization’s CEO, Sr. Mary has provided moral clarity on the need for masking and vaccinations during Covid-19, led the “We Are Called” initiative to confront racism by achieving health equity, and has championed greater access to healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations. Prior to becoming CEO, she served as the organization’s vice president of sponsorship and mission services, bringing a background in healthcare, social services and education, including international work in Belize, Trinidad and Tobago.
