Leadership

Congregation Leader

Sister Rose Marie has served as the Congregation leader of the Sisters of Bon Secours since 2019. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and entered religious life in 1965. She professed her perpetual vows in 1977. Sister Rose Marie served as a nurse for many years in Richmond, Virginia, and Baltimore and has held several leadership positions within the Congregation. She says that the most meaningful part of being a Sister of Bon Secours is “helping others come to a sense of wholeness and find a greater sense of who they are and the good that they have brought to the world.” Her hobbies include baking, music and gardening.

Area Leader – Ireland and Great Britain
Sister Eileen was born in Kerry County, Ireland, and entered religious life in 1980. She professed her perpetual vows in 1991. She has served in Bon Secours hospitals across Ireland as a staff nurse, nurse manager, director of nursing and chaplain. Sister Eileen says the most meaningful aspect of her life as a sister is being part of the healing ministry of Jesus. Her hobbies include walking and reading.

Area Leader – United States
Sister Elaine was born in Washington, D.C., and lived in Virginia for many years before entering the Congregation in 1964. She professed her perpetual vows in 1974. She has served as a registered nurse in Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia and Florida and says that the ability to minister and help others as a nurse practitioner has been most meaningful. She deeply appreciates the support and friendship of those in the Bon Secours community. Sister Elaine is also a French horn player, gardener, artist and aspiring keyboardist.

Area Leader – Peru

Sister Rosalinda, born in Trujillo, Peru, entered religious life in 1993 and professed her perpetual vows in 1999. A dedicated educator with a diploma in Special Education, she has guided Aspirants and Novices and served as Director of the CEBE Parroquial Sagrada Familia. Her leadership includes a decade as Peru Area Leader (2009–2019), as well as roles as Peru Area Treasurer and Secretary for CBS Peru. In September 2025, she was reelected to the Congregation Team for another term and appointed Assistant Congregation Leader. Additionally, she serves as the Team Liaison for the DRC ministry. Beyond her formal responsibilities, Sister Rosalinda finds joy in nature and mission outreach.

Designated Area Leader – France

Sr. Jacqueline, the Designated Area Leader for France, was born in Abbeville, France. She entered religious life in 1953 and professed her final vows in 1961.From 2000 to 2019, she lived in Vendôme, serving on the Provincial Council and overseeing Catechesis and Vocations. Between 2019 and 2021, she resided at the Maison Mère, where she was engaged in Formation. In 2021, she moved to Kinshasa, DRC, to begin ministry there, dedicating herself to Formation. In March 2025, Sr. Jacqueline was elected Designated Area Leader for France and returned to the Maison Mère in Paris to assume her leadership role. She finds peace in the quiet of nature.