Sister Sarah Ann Sharkey, O.P., dies at 83 January 30, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Adrian Dominican Sister Sarah Ann Sharkey, formerly known as Sister John Peter, was offered Nov. 26 at St. Catherine Chapel in Adrian, Mich. Sister Sarah Ann died Nov. 19. She was 83 and in the 64th year of her religious profession. Sister Sarah Ann was born in Abilene, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Barry College (University) in Miami, a master’s degree in theology-Scripture from Union Theological Seminary in New York and a doctorate in biblical studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Sister Sarah Ann was a professor at St. Mary Seminary and University in Roland Park for 13 years. Elsewhere, she served in South Caronlina, Florida, Michigan and Texas. More obituaries Sister Michael Kathleen Deane, former longtime Rosedale principal, dies Sister John Francis Schilling, St. Frances Academy’s biggest fan and transformative leader, dies at 81 Sister Mary Katharine Brent dies at 106 Mike Ditka dies at 86: A life of football, fire, and Catholic faith Bishop Dewane recalled for his ‘remarkable legacy of faithful service’ to Church Deacon Carlos Morales, who served Church in Puerto Rico and Maryland, dies at 82 Print
Sister John Francis Schilling, St. Frances Academy’s biggest fan and transformative leader, dies at 81
