Our Leadership
The United States – Canada Associates Leadership Team works as one body to further the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart through association and collaboration with our Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) sisters. We seek to welcome those called to the charism of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat and become Associates. Our work is that of communication, mission and collaboration.
Sarah Cassidy
Sarah is an alumna of the Sacred Heart School of Halifax, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sarah is also active in alumnae leadership, serving as President of the Canadian Association of Sacred Heart Alumnae and Alumni (CASHA) and as CASHA Ambassador for the Associated Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart (AASH).
Sarah made her commitment as an Associate with the Associates group in Halifax in 2018. She, along with Pauline Scott, have served as co-coordinators of the Halifax Associates group since September 2022.
Sarah shares that she is deeply grateful for this opportunity as Associates to walk into the future hand in hand with the Religious of the Sacred Heart.
Marie Wise
Marie is a dedicated community leader and longtime volunteer whose service spans education, athletics, faith formation, animal welfare, and disability advocacy. As the proud mother of two alumni of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California, Marie has remained deeply connected to the school’s values of faith, service, and community.
When Marie moved to Texas, she joined the Houston associate group and made her commitment as an Associate in 2021. Prior to her current role as Co-Chair of the Associates leadership team, Marie completed a two-year term as a Co-Coordinator liaison helping to foster spiritual growth, meaningful relationships and opportunities for service while strengthening the Associate community.
Whether leading nonprofit initiatives, mentoring volunteers, advocating for vulnerable
populations, rescuing animals, or building partnerships that strengthen communities, Marie strives to live the Sacred Heart call to be a person of hope, courage, and compassion. She believes lasting change begins by listening deeply, building authentic relationships, and walking alongside others with respect, faith, and love.