Our History
Founded in 2009 by Sr. Marie LaBollita, SC, and Rosemary Mulvihill, CSJ, Sacred Threads was created to meet the unique spiritual needs of women across many walks and stages of life.
Through conversations with friends, colleagues, and fellow spiritual seekers, Marie and Rosemary shared a common dream and vision: to create a safe place for women to voice their experiences and to find a spiritual home where all are welcome.
Some of the women they had journeyed with were hanging on by a thread. Others were secure yet longing to explore the deeper aspects of their lives. All were seeking companionship, acceptance, dialogue, replenishment, prayer and fulfillment.
It wasn’t long before the threads of women’s lives — however strong or threadbare — were being woven into a new ministry they proudly called Sacred Threads.
OUR STORY
Sacred Threads is a Boston-based, non-denominational non-profit organization committed to nourishing, connecting and inspiring women by weaving spirituality into everyday life.
Our Founders
Sr. Marie LaBollita, SC, grew up in Boston. As an educator, spiritual director, and pastoral counselor Marie’s passion is helping women articulate their spirituality and integrate their insights into everyday life. Marie believes a new lease on life happens when women have courage to share their personal stories and discover the sacredness of their lives. Now retired, her greatest blessings in life have been those who have trusted her with their stories.
Originally from Australia, Rosemary Mulvihill, CSJ, has worked extensively in education, parish ministry, pastoral care and counseling, and campus ministry. With a great interest in Women’s Spirituality and a special concern for those who are searching, struggling, or feeling on the fringes of their faith communities, Rosemary cultivates opportunities to connect and find spiritual nourishment.
Board of Directors
Carol Greve-Philips
Carol Greve-Philips is a Business Development professional in the biotechnology industry with expertise in establishing partnerships through collaboration. After holding senior leadership positions at Genzyme Corporation, Spark Therapeutics and Quad Technologies Carol is now working with emerging companies to build relationships with partners to develop new therapies. She is an active volunteer at My Brother’s Keeper in Easton, MA.
BOARD MEMBER
Jackie Fagone
Jackie Fagone currently serves as Executive Director of the Bar Association of Norfolk County. As Executive Director, Jackie oversees the BANC’s operations, programming, and strategic development activities.
Jackie has over 20 years of extensive management experience, primarily in the non-profit sector. Prior to her joining the BANC, she held various leadership positions in the higher education, secondary education, and the religious sectors. Throughout her career, Jackie has served on several committees including finance, development, and facilities committees.
In her spare time, Jackie enjoys practicing yoga, power walking, relaxing on Narragansett Beach and cooking for family and friends.
TREASURER
Claudia Pouravelis
Claudia Pouravelis is a longtime higher education administrator and practitioner focusing on working adults. She earned an EdD in Educational Leadership – Higher Education from Johnson & Wales University and MA and BA degrees from Boston College.
Claudia is originally from Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and attended Catherine McAuley High School in Portland, Maine, where she was lovingly educated and inspired by the values of the Sisters of Mercy. She was raised in both the Catholic and Greek Orthodox traditions, which has helped shape her own spirituality and faith.
She lives in Boston’s South End with her husband Adam Webster, a political consultant, and her two young children, Frederic and Delphine.
SECRETARY
Ann Marie Rosa
PRESIDENT
Ann Marie brings over 40 years of experience as a marketing and communications executive to serve the Sacred Threads Board. She spent the majority of her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, the global accounting, tax, and consulting firm. She specialized in the Technology, Automotive, and Aerospace industries. She earned an MBA from the University of Rhode Island and a BBA from the University of Michigan.
Ann Marie is also a lay leader in her church. She serves on the Parish Pastoral Council and focuses on helping parishioners enrich their faith and strengthen their community.
Ann Marie grew up in the Midwest. She has lived in Sharon, MA for the past 30 years. For the past 10 years, she has been an active member of the Sacred Threads community, an extraordinary resource that has inspired and enriched her faith journey.
Sylvia Simmons
Sylvia had a career in Higher Education as an administrator and faculty member. She currently is a consultant and a volunteer and board member for several non-profit organizations. Sylvia is an advocate for the mission of Sacred Threads knowing Sacred Threads has transformed individuals in so many ways on their path to seeking a spiritual life. Sylvia joined the Board of Directors in 2015 and serves on the Governance Committee.
BOARD MEMBER
Lynne Sullivan
BOARD MEMBER
Lynne Sullivan is currently Executive Director of the Catholic Community Fund and Catholic Health Foundation, where she oversees $5 million in endowment and grant distributions to advance the work and impact of Catholic organizations across Greater Boston communities that address service, faith, education, and health needs. She previously served as Director of Implementation at City Connects, an innovative student support program based at Boston College, where she oversaw the operations of City Connects in over 140 schools and 5 states. During this time, she was instrumental in helping launch the first technical assistance center in the Midwest in partnership with Marian University.
Lynne served for nearly ten years as the Director of Programs and Partnerships for the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) in Boston, MA, the largest funder of Catholic education in New England. During her time at CSF, Lynne oversaw the distribution of $7 million annually to over 100 schools and created a new scholarship program to better track at-risk high school students, a Summer Technology Academy to train teachers on integrating technology and curriculum, and new recruiting programs that increased Hispanic enrollment in Catholic schools by 25% and general enrollment by 10%. Previously, Lynne served as Director of Parent Giving at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA where she raised over $1 million from non-alumni parents and achieved 30% giving participation from parents whose children received financial aid. Lynne holds a BA from the College of the Holy Cross and an MBA in management and social policy from Brandeis University. She is the recipient of a National Spotlight Award from the League of American Communications Professional and a National Bronze Medal from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Originally from Maine, she currently resides in Newton and Dartmouth, MA.
Molly M. Wade
BOARD MEMBER
Molly currently serves as Senior Director of Communications & Marketing for the Archdiocese of Boston’s philanthropy office.
Molly feels blessed with a life enriched by varied and textured experiences. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer, earned her MA from The George Washington University, and then her Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati where she specialized in international human rights law. Her “career” has been a mixed blend of law, motherhood, Catholic school administrator, and a Communications and Marketing professional. She has worked extensively with youth and cherishes the perspective that young people bring to every situation.
Molly has spent much of her adult life developing and facilitating ministries that help people forge a stronger spiritual connection between God and themselves. Outside of work, she enjoys writing short stories, running, and thinking about the meaning of life.
Our Staff at Sacred Threads
Stephanie Page
Executive Director
Stephanie Page joined Sacred Threads as its Executive Director in March 2025. Formerly the Executive Director of the nonprofit women’s shelter Abby Kelley Foster House in Worcester, Stephanie will lead Sacred Threads into the future. Stephanie has a history of working collaboratively with members, donors, Board members and staff in her previous role and brings this experience to Sacred Threads. A graduate of Andover Newton Theological School, Harvard Kennedy School, and Brown University and a worship leader in Protestant congregations, Stephanie’s spiritual approach to the Executive Director role continues the tradition of the organization.
Amy O’Toole
Program and Marketing Manager
Amy O’Toole is responsible for Sacred Threads programming alongside the Programs Committee as well as designing marketing materials and strategies to create awareness for the Sacred Threads mission and its events. Before joining Sacred Threads in 2016, Amy was the Event Coordinator at Wellesley College and directed operations as well as creating marketing strategies for all ceremonies and multi-cultural events. She was also the Director of Reunion in the Alumnae Office at Wellesley College and directed event operations for the annual alumnae reunion. She has a degree in communications from Southern Vermont College and has continued her education through Massachusetts College of Art's graphic design program.