Sister Profile

Sister Patricia Linehan

Sister Patricia was born on May 15, 1938 and died on August 7, 2025.

Biography

Sister Patricia, better known as Sister Pat, was a native of Cincinnati. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Pat entered the Congregation on August 16, 1993. She professed final vows on August 12, 2000.

She earned an RN from St. Francis School of Nursing in Seattle, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Washington, also in Seattle. She also earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Washington and a master’s of fine arts from Indiana State University.

Sister Pat ministered as an administrative assistant, a coordinator of clinical services and an administrator of clinical services.

Obituary

Read her obituary here.

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Sister Pat Linehan visits
Celebrating 50 years as Sisters of Providence in 2018 were, from back left, Sisters Jody O’Neil, Jan Craven and Marianne Ridgell. Celebrating 25 years are, seated, Sisters Kathleen Bernadette Smith and Patricia Linehan.
Sister Patricia “Pat” Linehan
25 year Jubilarian Sister Pat Linehan greets a sister at the reception.
Sister Patricia Linehan chats with a guest before Mass.