Her Religious Conviction

An Accidental Memoir

"Women ask me the same three questions throughout a typical day. How did you steal the money? How do nuns not have sex? How can you still believe in God?"

Sister Barbara Markey was the quintessential nun on the run. She flew around the world promoting her pre-marriage training, which helped fund the family-centered programs she developed and oversaw for thirty-five years for the archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska.

So how did Sister Barbara wind up in a prison?

More than just a family's response to scandal, this accidental memoir pays tribute to the strength of a woman who, despite the overwhelming odds, never wavered in her faith or her dedication to her calling. A testament to the complexity of justice, the power of redemption, and the deep love that binds a family, this narrative invites readers into the life of a woman who was much more than her headlines and challenges them to reconsider the stories they have been told.

Told with honesty, heart, and humor, Her Religious Conviction remains an inspiring story of resilience, forgiveness, and the beauty of a steady faith in the darkest corner of a prison cell.