Anne Doherty

Sister Anne Doherty, S.P., (May 6, 1928 - February 3, 2013) was an educator, professor and psychologist from Indianapolis. She served as the Superior General of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana from 1981-1986. During her term, the Constitutions of the Sisters of Providence gained papal approbation.

Early life

She was born Teresa Anne Doherty in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Patrick and Hannah Byrne Doherty and attended St. Philip Neri Parish. She entered the congregation on January 9, 1946 and was professed as a full Sister of Providence on August 15, 1953 with the religious name Sister Dennis.

Doherty graduated with a bachelor's degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1963 and later went to Catholic University of America to earn a master's in psychology (1966) and a doctorate in clinical psychology and counseling (1969).

Ministry

Doherty spent time ministering as an elementary educator in Indiana and Illinois and then went on to teach at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Weston School of Theology and Martin University.