With degrees from Harvard University and Boston University Law School, Marie spent 12 years as a maritime attorney and commercial shipping executive in NYC and Greenwich, Connecticut before discerning a call to ministry. She then headed back to Massachusetts for her divinity studies at Weston Jesuit School of Theology (now part of Boston College). Besides her theology degree, Marie holds two post-seminary certificates in Interfaith/Ecumenism and Youth/Young Adult Ministry.

Over the course of her ministry, Rev. Marie has ministered in several congregations; founded a coffee-house style church; served as a chaplain for terminally ill cancer patients and their families, officiated scores of weddings and funerals, and facilitated numerous spiritual enrichment programs and educational retreats throughout New England.

Rev. Marie and her husband Curt enjoy visiting their two adult children. She also loves cooking and baking, spending time with friends, and beachcombing for sea glass, driftwood, and sand dollars.