Program Presenters

Sr. Theresa Agliardi, RSM, is a Sister of Mercy from the Mid-Atlantic Community presently living in Brooklyn. Her experience includes 25 years of pastoral ministry, as well as community leadership.

Sr. Cora Marie Billings, RSM, formerly Director of the Office for Black Catholics of the Diocese of Richmond, is currently an advocate for victims of discrimination, serving on the Council for Human Relations, Virginia.

Sr. Helen David Brancato, IHM, is an artist and teacher of art, currently at Villanova University, and formerly as director of the Southwest Community Center. She collaborated with Evelyn Mattern in “Why Not Become Fire” and “Ordinary Places, Sacred Spaces.”

Sr. Megan Brown, RSM is Vice President for Mission and Values at Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia. Fascinated with the interplay of psychology and spirituality, Megan is also a spiritual director, whose doctoral work focused on Celtic Christian spirituality.

Fr. Gregory Cozzubbo, CM is chaplain in the Philadelphia Prison System for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Prison Ministry Program. He was formerly pastor of St. Vincent Parish, Germantown.

Sr. Maria DiBello, RSM is Program Director at Cranaleith, a spiritual director and teacher in the Archdiocesan Church Ministry Institute.

Sr. Marie Michele Donnelly, RSM is co-director of Mercy Spiritual Ministries, a teacher at Gwynedd Mercy College and the Archdiocesan Church Ministry Institute, and a speaker on topics of faith.

Sr. Marie Ann Ellmer, RSM is a Spiritual Director and retreat facilitator, especially in the areas of the spirituality of chronic illness and the spirituality of music.

Tim Fallon has served in a variety of roles on the parish and diocesan level, including Delegate for Spiritual Development for the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is author of “What Jesus Said and Why It Matters Now.”

Fr. Phil Florio, S.J. is special assistant to the vice-presidents for student life and development, St. Joseph University. He has served in Parish, Retreat and Campus Ministry.

Sr. Mary Pat Garvin, RSM is a professor of psychology for the Gregorian University and Seton Hall University. She also works as a psychotherapist, integrating the insights of spirituality and psychology.

Sr. Josephine McGrory, RSM is a caseworker at Women of Change, a residential program at Project H.O.M.E. She weaves the spirituality of Mercy, Carmel and those who bless her in ministry.

Sr. Chris Mura, D.C. serves on the Archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry Team. She provides spiritual support for families, in a special way, offering retreat opportunities for immigrant women.

Sr. Suzanne Neisser, RSM is a professor in the Hispanic ministry program at LaSalle University. For many years, Suzanne has accompanied women in North Philadelphia in their spiritual journey.

Sr. Mary Anne Nolan, RSM is co-director of Mercy Spiritual Ministries, a spiritual director, and a teacher of theology at Gwynedd-Mercy College and the Archdiocesan Church Ministry Institute.

Sr. Leslie Porreca, RSM is a Clinical Social Worker at St. John Vianney Center. Her passion is reverence for the environment and care of earth’s gifts.

Will O’Brien is a former editor of The Other Side, a progressive independent Christian magazine. He also coordinates the Alternative Seminary and Special Services at Project H.O.M.E.

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