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Sister Mary Ann Barrett

Learn to do good, search for justice, help the oppressed, be just to the orphan, plead for the widow.

I reflect on the many blessings and challenges, the many relationships and ministries that have shaped my life as a woman religious. I’ve received gifts from learning and leaving, from listening and leading, from laughing and loving. I’m grateful to all who have been models and mentors on my Dominican journey. What a great Family of Preachers we have.

Since 2nd grade at St. Bernard’s in Alpena, I wanted to be a Sister, sometimes secretly, sometimes openly. My Irish father had no chance for a “priest,” not with 4 girls, and I felt I was the most “promising” to become a Sister. At an early age I played at being a teacher and entered into classroom teaching upon graduation from Aquinas College in ’66. Teaching prepared me for vocation ministry and campus ministry and retreat ministry, for parish ministry and then a call to leadership in the congregation. Today, I serve as alumnae engagement officer at Aquinas College.

I strive to live the Word faithfully within community life: “Learn to do good, search for justice, help the oppressed, be just to the orphan, plead for the widow.” Isaiah 1:17. My mother taught me much about hospitality to widows.

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Sister Mary Ann was Councilor on the Congregation Leadership Team 2012-2018. Sister Mary Ann

2022 – 55 Years a Sister

Prayer Ministry

Pray for those on probation and parole

Since 1965 Sister Mary Ann has enjoyed playing the String Bass for liturgies and concerts.

Sister Mary Ann Barrett serves as Councilor on the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Leadership Team 2012-2018. She shares her presence with Sisters at Aquinata Hall. Always, her wit and warmth light up a room.

Sister Mary Ann Barrett visits with students at St. Stephen Catholic School and many other schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids throughout the year.

Sister Mary Ann Barrett and Sister Therese Rodriguez love spending time with young adults. Thank you Aquinas College students for visiting the Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids at Marywood.

Sister Mary Ann Barrett OP was elected Councilor to the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters Leadership Team for the 2012-2018 term. Pictured are Sister Sandra Delgado OP (Vicaress), Sr. Maureen Geary OP (Prioress), Sr. Lucianne Siers OP (Councilor), Sr. Mary Ann Barrett OP (Councilor)

In ministry with Sister Mary Ann Barrett, OP

A Prayer for Advent 2020: Christ-Light

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Dominican Associate Advisory Board

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Saturday Inspiration: Walk Just as Jesus Walked

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Advent 2022

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Christ-Light, An Advent Poem by Sister Mary Ann Barrett OP

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“LCWR Leader: End of Vatican mandate result of growth in understanding”

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A Blessing for You on this Saturday After Thanksgiving

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Chapter 2018 In Session March 2 – March 11

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Dominicans Support “March for Our Lives” Call for Gun Control

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A Prayer for Epiphany

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Sister Inspiration: A Prayer That We May All Be Thanks-Giving People

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A New Year to Renew my Life

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2012-2018 Leadership Team Appreciation Prayer and Celebration Photo Gallery

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

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A Lenten Journey to Love

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A Good Friday Blessing

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Sister Inspiration: Contemplating God’s Blessings

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Following Jesus Through Lent

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Sister Inspiration: A New Year Prayer

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Sister Inspiration: Advent is my favorite season

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