Sister Barbara Sheehan
Formerly Sister Marie Barbara
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Sister Barbara, formerly Sister Marie Barbara, was born in Indianapolis. Currently, Sister Barbara is in between ministries. 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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- Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
- December 29, 2024: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
- December 25, 2024: The Nativity of the Lord
- December 22, 2024: Fourth Sunday of Advent 6
- December 15, 2024: Third Sunday of Advent
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Sister Barbara is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- 23 candidates start the journey to becoming Providence Associates
- Video: Sisters of Providence share values of religious life
- Noticing human trafficking
- Get to know Providence Associate Gerri Baum
- Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
- Sisters of Providence Newsnotes
- Sister Barbara Sheehan
- Election and inauguration reflections
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