Leaders elected

* Sister Lauren Van Dermark, a native of Troy, was elected to serve as Province Director. A graduate of Catholic Central High School and The College of St. Rose, she received both a master's degree in history and social work from SUNY Albany. She is presently a social worker for Catholic Charities of Saratoga/Warren/Washington Counties.

* Sister Mary Catherine Ryan, a native of Syracuse, was elected to serve as First councilor. A graduate of St. Patrick's School, Syracuse, she received a bachelor's degree in math from SUNY Albany and a master's degree in pastoral ministry from Boston College. She is director of the Family Life Office of the Albany Diocese.

* Sister Laura Bufano was selected as the third member of the Province Executive Committee. A native of Syracuse and a graduate of St. Vincent de Paul High School, she received a bachelor's degree in music from The College of St. Rose, a master's degree in music from SUNY Potsdam and a master's degree in liturgical music from Catholic University of America. She is presently director of the office of Liturgy for the Syracuse Diocese.

* Sister Danielle Bonetti, director of personnel for her order, was elected a councilor. A native of White Plains, she received a bachelor's degree in sociology from Mount St. Mary College, Newburgh, a master's degree in religious education from Boston college and a master's degree in theology from Boston College.

* Sister Christine Partisano, a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Troy, was elected a councilor. She received a bachelor's degree in math from The College of St. Rose, a master's degree in math education from Ohio State University, and both a master's degree in theology and a doctor of ministry degree from Catholic University of America. She is presently a consultant for Church-related projects.

* Sister Miriam Ukeritis, a present member of the leadership team, was elected a councilor. A native of Amsterdam, she received a bachelor's degree in math from The College of St. Rose, and both a master's and doctoral degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.

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