Trained in spiritual direction by the Cenacle Sisters and Adrian van Kaam, C.S.S.SP at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, Sister Carole Anne Riley is also a professional musician and associate music therapist. She began piano at the age of five and later entered the international community of the Sisters of Divine Providence. She has served in a variety of leadership roles including Chair of the Piano Department, Head of Graduate School, and Assistant Dean at Duquesne University where she is a distinguished alumna and recipient of the President's Service Award. Her audiobooks are available from Audio Books. She teaches currently with the Graduate Theological Foundation. She holds a counseling-supervising license in West Virginia. Dr. Riley is a therapist with Better Help.

Sr. Carole offers individual and group spiritual direction (in person and via Zoom or FaceTime), Ignatian silent-directed retreats, Couples retreats, the 19th Annotation Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life, and the 30-day Spiritual Exercises.

Dr. Riley is a certified supervisor for counselors and for individuals offering spiritual direction, group spiritual direction programs, and the 19th Annotation in Daily Life.