Sister Profile

Sister Barbara Reder

Formerly Sister Alexa Marie

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. Currently, she ministers as the treasurer at Providence Hall as well as a driver and in health care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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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Photographs

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Sister Barbara Reder (center) with General Councilor Sister Laura Parker (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski.
Sister Barbara Reder (front) with Sister Mary Mundy.
Sister Barbara Reder at prayer
(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.