(1941-2024)

On behalf of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas, its faculty, students, and alumni, I would like to offer a few words of gratitude for the gift that Sister Sarah was to our school.

During the years that Sarah taught here, her classes were the most popular classes on our campus, deservedly so. She was an exceptional teacher, not only because she was a gifted pedagogue; but – and especially – because the content she taught was something her students carried away from the classroom into their ministry. When we ask recent alumni which professor most influenced them in the ministry, many will say, Sarah Sharkey.

Ron Rolheiser, OMI, the Oblate School of Theology’s president emeritus, began his remembrance of Sister Sarah Sharkey, read at her wake service, with the above words about the Adrian Dominican Sister who had spent almost twenty years on the school’s faculty.

Sarah Ann Sharkey was born on January 12, 1941, in Abilene, Texas. She was the only child of Paul and Marceline (Braden) Sharkey. Paul was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, while Marceline was a native of Columbus, Texas.

Read more about Sister Sarah (PDF)

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. 

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Recording of Sister Sarah's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Sarah's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

 

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