Betty-Ann Hickey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry from Providence College and is currently writing her thesis for the completion of a Master of Arts degree in Theology with a focus in liturgical and sacramental theology, also from Providence College. Her thesis topic is the role of liturgical participation in the reception of grace.
Before being appointed in 2011 as the Associate Director of the Office of Worship, Betty-Ann served for seventeen years in parish ministry including eleven years as a parish director of music and liturgy.