Sister Barbara Reder

Biography

Sister Barbara, formerly Sister Alexa Marie, was born on October 30, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She entered the Congregation in 1964, professing first vows in 1967.

Of her ministries, Sister Barbara has served as a grade school and high school teacher, dietitian and pastoral associate. She is currently in between ministries.

Sister Barbara said that as a child, she was a “tomboy,” as she enjoyed playing all kinds of sports. However, she enjoys her time on the golf course now.

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Sister Barbara is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:

• Reflections from our Golden Jubilees
• Eleven Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
• Sister Barbara Reder
• Sister Barbara Reder: on the Eucharist, prayer and parish ministry

Photographs

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(From left) Sister Barbara Reder, Sister Lawrence Ann Liston and Sister Cathy Buster at the Jubilee Luncheon.

Sisters standing with the new St. Joseph’s statue.

Sister Arrainne Whittaker, SP, DO, recently graduated from Marian University. Joining her in the celebration were (front, from left) Sisters Corbin Hannah, Tracey Horan, Emily TeKolste, Barbara Battista and Susan Dinnin, along with (back) Sisters Mary Ann Stewart, Jenny Howard, Connie Kramer, Donna Butler, Marsha Speth, Janice Smith, Arrainne, Marilyn Herber, Mary Kay Duffy, Barbara Reder, Dawn Tomaszewski, Beth Wright, Jeanne Hagelskamp, Patty Wallace and Carole Kimes.

Sisters who celebrated 50-year and 25-year Jubilees recently included (front row, from left) Sister Carole Ann Fedders, Sister Loretta Picucci, Sister Connie Kramer, (second row) General Councilor Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Sister Joan Slobig, Sister Marsha Speth, Sister Rosemary Nudd, (third row) Sister Ann Sullivan, Sister Mary Ryan (25-year Jubilee), Sister Barbara Reder and Sister Mary Mundy. They were joined during the celebration by Sisters of Providence General Councilors (back row) Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister Jenny Howard and Sister Lisa Stallings, Vicar.