Sister Gilmary Kay, RSM

Sister Gilmary Kay, RSM joined the pastoral staff of Courage in 2024. Sister Gilmary is a member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan. She entered the sisters in 1997 and celebrated 25 years of perpetual profession last year.

Sister received a bachelor’s degree in biology and theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, a master’s degree in theology from the Saint John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family and has completed graduate work in philosophy.

Prior to joining Courage, she completed 8 years of service as Delegate for Consecrated Life for the Archdiocese of Washington. Sister Gilmary has served in hospital ministry as a chaplain and patient advocate. She also served in formation as the Chairman of the Formators conference for the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious.