Barbara A. Moore, O.P.; D. Min.

E-mail Address: SBMoore@caldwell.edu

Professional Information:

Assistant Professor
Lecturer in  Theology and Pastoral Ministry
Coordinator for Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

Education:

Doctorate in Ministry
Drew University, Madison, NJ

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
Aquinas Institute, St. Louis

Clinical Pastoral Education/Chaplain  Formation  
New York University Hospital 

Master of Science in Library Science  
Catholic University, Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts: Education & Social Studies 
Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ

Professional Affiliations:

National Association for Lay Ministry

Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry

Board of Trustees Genesis Farm

College Service Committees:

Continuing Education Committee

Diversity Day Planning Committee

About Me:

I am a member of the Dominican Order, with my Community located
in Caldwell, NJ.

For many years I  worked in grammar and high schools
both as teacher and  administrator.

In 1988 along with Father Daniel Murphy, I coordinated the formation development and growth of a newly formed parish in Sparta, NJ  by the Paterson Diocese,- Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish.  For 16 wonder-full years I watched our community grow in wisdom, age and grace into an alive vibrant Christian community.  It was an awesome privilege for me to served the community there as Pastoral Minister working along with our priest,  deacons and lay staff to encourage and support  spiritual growth
and to enable lay leadership in  ministry. 

My heart is in pastoral work.  It's what Jesus did.  Jesus knew his theology and Scripture.  He noticed people and was very aware of the everyday challenges of human living.  In love he brought the wisdom of  God to those he met in very down-to-earth practical and affirming words and ways. 

The Tree is an ancient symbol of life for our Native American people.  Its roots reach deep into the earth.  It is "grounded" in the natural world.  Yet, it reaches beyond the here and now acknowledging that there is more, 
beyond its existence here. 

An invitation to coordinate efforts to encourage the growth of our Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry Degree is both exciting and challenging for me. The needs are great, the opportunities are opening up in increasing numbers and  God- Spirit seems to be inviting laity to be part of church in leadership roles that free our priesthood to be who they were ordained to be. 

I love the country and the outdoors.  I enjoy biking , cross country skiing and walking.  Most of all I love to take off with my cameras
to capture that perfect shot!

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