Barbara Ann Beadles holds a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington DC.  Barbara has been involved in religious education since 1968. She worked in parochial schools in Kentucky and Maryland.  As pastoral associate, she worked with adults in RCIA education and adults whose children were being baptized and making first communion.  Her particular interest is ministry with marginalized Catholics and as a Hospice volunteer.  Barbara resides in Silver Spring MD with her husband Jim.  Barbara may be reached at jbead92536@aol.com.