Sr. Ann is a member of the Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary. Presently CO-director of the PARABLE Conference for Dominican Life and Mission.

Sr. Ann has also served as a member of her congregation's General Council, as Vicaress General of the Sinsinawa Dominicans, and as a high school principal and teacher for many years. An author, poet, and expert storyteller, Sr. Ann incorporates many gifts into her ministry of full-time preaching.