Sister Mary Felicitas Russell, RDC, entered the congregation on September 3, 1959 and pronounced her final vows on March 30, 1967.

She served as Administrative Assistant at Good Counsel College in White Plains from 1961 until 1967. From 1967 until 1989 she worked in the bursar’s office at Pace University.  In 1984 Sister did volunteer service at Corpus Christi College Trinidad, West Indies. 

From 1989 until 2000 she served in the finance office at Pace University School of Law in White Plains, NY.  From 2000 to 2002, Sister worked at St. Charles Borromeo as part of the Loaves and Fishes Ministry. Presently Sister is co-director of the Divine Compassion Spirituality Center in White Plains. She also serves as Chapel Coordinator and Sacristan of the Chapel of the Divine Compassion, and Hospitality Coordinator for all who come to Good Counsel Convent.

She graduated from Good Counsel Academy High School in 1959 and received her Bachelor’s degree from Pace University. Later she received a Masters degree in business from Pace University in White Plains.