Leadership Team

Sister Nancy, newly elected to the Leadership Team, entered the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1967 and after her profession served in the Archdiocese of NY in elementary education for 25 years. From 1996 to 2004 she served on the congregational Leadership Team as the Director of Dominican Life. She then served for 3 years at the Catholic Church Extension Society in public relations and donor development, followed by ministering for five Northeast Dominican Sister’s congregations in public relations/vocation outreach. In 2011, she became the Campus Minister at Albertus Magnus High School, where she developed spiritual and outreach programs for the students.

Sister Aileen newly elected to the Leadership Team, was the Executive Director of Marian Woods, an inter-congregational residence for senior members of women’s religious communities since 2014. She entered the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1966. Sister Aileen spent her early years of ministry in elementary education. From 1980 -1982, Sister Aileen coordinated Catechist Formation for the New York Archdiocese. Shifting into Pastoral Counseling, she served eleven years as Co-Director of a Sabbatical Program and Counseling Center in Glasco, NY. She then moved to California where she served on the staff at the University of Creation Spirituality and at Naropa University. While in the Bay Area, sister also provided Case Management at a residence for homeless, expectant mothers. She is trained in healing modalities and has offered massage to terminal AIDSs patients. 

Sister Diane McSherry serves as a Councilor on the Leadership Team of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. Throughout her religious life, she dedicated many years to teaching the primary grades in Rockland County, including at St. Anthony School in Nanuet, St. Ann School in Nyack, and St. Gregory Barbarigo School in Garnerville. Most recently, she served in campus ministry at Albertus Magnus High School, accompanying students on their journeys of faith and personal growth. Sr. Diane brings to congregational leadership her extensive experience in education and ministry, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to the Dominican values of prayer, study, community, and service.

Sister Marie Peter, newly elected to the Leadership Team, has served the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As a nurse, she has served at the Motherhouse in Siena Hall, Dominican Holistic Health Care, and most recently, on the Health & Wellness Team. From 1988 to 2021. Sr. Marie P. Buckley was a Full Professor in the Nursing Department at Rockland Community College where she earned the distinguished title Nursing Professor Emerita. At St Thomas Aquinas College, Sr. Marie Peter served as the first College Nurse in the Health /Athletic Department. At Rockland Community College she served as, Chair of the Nursing Department, Chair of Mathematics & Science Department, and was a member of the Faculty Senate. Sister Marie Peter entered the Sparkill Sisters in 1964.