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.
Written by this sister
This sister has written content published on this website. Here is some recent content, or you can view her full author listing here.
- June 29, 2025: Saints Peter and Paul
- June 22, 2025: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
- June 15, 2025: The Most Holy Trinity
- June 8, 2025: Pentecost Sunday
- June 1, 2025: Ascension and 7th Sunday after Easter
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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
- Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
- Sisters of Providence Newsnotes
- Sister Barbara Sheehan
- Election and inauguration reflections
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