Christine McCarthyChristine McCarthy retired from Wawa after a distinguished 32-year career as a Public Relations and Communications Manager, where she specialized in strategic communications, community relations, and brand engagement. Throughout her career, she developed a passion for building relationships and sharing meaningful stories—skills she now uses to serve parish communities.
Christine and her husband, Michael, are the proud parents of three children, all of whom received a Catholic education from elementary school through high school, beginning at the former St. Joseph Catholic School. Their family's experience instilled a deep appreciation for the lasting impact of faith-based education and the important role Catholic schools play in forming young people.
An active parish volunteer, Christine serves in a variety of ministries at the Church of St. Joseph and leads communications for Nativity BVM Parish in Media. She also assists other parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with communications, helping to share the Good News and strengthen parish engagement.
Christine is honored to serve on the Holy Family Regional Catholic School Board of Limited Jurisdiction. Guided by her Catholic faith, she is committed to supporting the mission of Catholic education and helping ensure that future generations of students are formed as compassionate disciples, confident leaders, and faithful witnesses to Christ. She believes that a strong Catholic education not only prepares children for academic success but also equips them to lead lives of integrity, service, and faith.
Sharon McDermond For Sharon McDermond, faith is a living, breathing commitment felt in every corner of her home and community. Alongside her husband, Mike, Sharon has built a life rooted in the heart of St. Joseph’s Church and a deep-seated belief in the power of Catholic education. As a mother of five children who all grew up through the halls of Holy Family Regional Catholic School, she understands firsthand the gift of a faith-filled foundation. Sharon joins the board with a heart full of purpose: to ensure the Church remains a warm, loving embrace for our children, guiding them with care as they step forward to become the compassionate leaders our future needs.
In addition to her devotion to her faith, Sharon has dedicated her professional career to advocating for the elderly. Sharon is the Director of Continuing Care at Maris Grove Senior Living. She is dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. With her strategic guidance, unwavering commitment to excellence, and passion for improving the lives of seniors, Sharon is a catalyst for transformation and a driving force for positive change in the senior living industry.
Sharon has a proven track record of board leadership. She has given her time to St. Joseph’s Pastoral Council and Pastoral Support, and served a ten-year tenure on the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing Home Administrators (including four years as Chairwoman). She also brings current, practical governance experience to the table as an elected Board Member of the Southwestern Delaware County Municipal Authority.