Sister Sarah Ann Sharkey, O.P., dies at 83

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 64^th 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.

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