Sister Rose Marie Tresp, RSM, is a member of the Mercy Justice Team working with 17- mostly southern states- since 2008. Sister Rose Marie has served as the Director of Ethics for hospitals in Texas and Arkansas, as well as in leadership for the Sisters of Mercy, Regional Community of St. Louis. 

Sister Rose Marie earned her Bachelors degree from Fontbonne College in St. Louis as well as a Masters in Religious Studies from Boston College. She also completed graduate work in Ethics and Philosophy at Georgetown University. 

Sister Rose Marie is active in social justice work following the teachings of the Catholic Church at the local and national levels. She has more than 20 years of experience serving on the boards of hospitals and nonprofit organizations. As a member of the Justice Team, she has helped shape and carry out the Sisters of Mercy focus on immigration, the environment, women’s rights, non-violence and fighting poverty, prejudice, and racism. Her work includes lobbying, giving speeches and workshops as well as engaging others in active involvement in social justice.