Sister Profile

Sister Barbara Sheehan

Formerly Sister Marie Barbara

Biography

Sister Barbara, formerly Sister Marie Barbara, was born in Indianapolis. Currently, Sister Barbara she ministers as a part-time chaplain at Providence Health Care’s long-term care unit. Prior to that, she ministered as an ACPE Certificated Educator for more than 40 years.

Sister Barbara entered the Congregation on September 12, 1960. She professed first and final vows on August 15, 1963 and 1968, respectively.

Of her ministries, Sister Barbara has also served as a teacher of chemistry and math at the secondary level, a medical technologist in a clinic at a Jewish Hospital in Louisville, and a Hospital Chaplain. She also ministered as dean of a school.

Sister Barbara enjoys sports, including basketball and football, but has a tremendous love for the Indianapolis 500. She also enjoys watching Columbo and reading murder mysteries.

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Sister Barbara Sheehan singing.
Providence Associate Paula Fike-Daum having a discussion with Sister Barbara Sheehan.
Sister Stephanie (left) having a discussion with Sister Barbara Sheehan.
Sister Barbara Sheehan pins the Providence Associate cross on Michael Booth.
Sister Barbara Sheehan with Urban CPE Consortium, Inc., Board President Matt Smucker. In the background to the right is Sister Barbara’s brother, Tom Sheehan.