Michael Sheehan facts for kids
Michael Jarboe Sheehan (born July 9, 1939) is a retired American leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the eleventh Archbishop of Santa Fe. Before that, he was the Bishop of Lubbock from 1983 to 1993. He was born in Wichita, Kansas.
In August 2018, Sheehan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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Who is Michael Jarboe Sheehan?
Michael Jarboe Sheehan is a respected figure who dedicated his life to serving the Catholic Church. He held important leadership roles, helping to guide and support Catholic communities in the United States.
What is a Bishop?
A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church. They are responsible for a specific area called a diocese. Think of a diocese as a large region with many Catholic churches and schools. The bishop helps oversee the religious activities and spiritual well-being of the people in their diocese.
Bishop of Lubbock
Michael Jarboe Sheehan became the Bishop of Lubbock, Texas, in 1983. He served in this role for ten years, until 1993. During this time, he worked to strengthen the Catholic community in that region.
What is an Archbishop?
An archbishop is an even higher-ranking leader than a bishop. An archbishop usually leads a very important diocese, which is often called an archdiocese. They also have some authority over other bishops in nearby dioceses.
Archbishop of Santa Fe
In 1993, Michael Jarboe Sheehan became the Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was the eleventh person to hold this important position. As Archbishop, he led the Catholic Church in a large area of New Mexico until his retirement.
