Sr. Anneliese Sinnott, OP, baptized Cecilia Sinnott, died on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 88 years of age and in the 70th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.
Sister Anneliese was born in Chicago, Illinois, to William and Anna (Haack) Sinnott. She graduated from Aquinas High School in Chicago, Illinois, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Music from Siena Heights College (University) in Adrian, a Master of Musical Education degree from DePaul University in Chicago, a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from University of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan, a Master of Divinity degree in Theology from SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Michigan, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Systematic Theology from Katholieke University in Leuven, Belgium.
Sister ministered almost 17 years teaching music in schools in Rockford and Chicago, Illinois. Later, she was associate dean for four years at SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary; served in several capacities for a total of 21 years at Marygrove College in Detroit, including as director of pastoral ministry; and ministered for 29 years as a professor, dean, and vice president for academic affairs at Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit.
She was also chair of the board for five years for the Dominican Center for Religious Development in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and served the Congregation for two years as director of formation. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2025.
Sister Anneliese was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ronald. She is survived by other loving family and her Adrian Dominican Sisters.
Prayers of Committal will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in St. Catherine Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be in St. Catherine Chapel at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221.
Those who are not attending services in person are welcome to participate via live stream at https://adriandominicans.org/Live-Stream.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson-Marry Funeral Services, Adrian.
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