Debbie Griffey
Debbie Griffey has been a Providence Associate since 2009. Debbie is a clinical social worker and a licensed teacher. She has spent much of the past decade working outside the country most of each year. She has worked on military bases in the United States, Europe and Japan. She currently works part-time while residing on the family farm in Shelby County Indiana, where she manages the adult llamas her children showed in 4-H. Debbie has three adult children and five grandchildren.
Oral History: Sister Regina Marie McIntyre
Regina has passed fire and flame to countless others through music
Oral History: Sister Teresa Costello
This Sister of Providence, who was not interested in teaching, has been an ardent lifelong student herself
Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
The Creator meant for Sister Carol Nolan to set the world on fire and to light others' candles. And she has not disappointed.
Oral History: Sister Dorothy Gartland
'I thank God each day for being a Sister of Providence.'
Oral history: Sister Ann Sullivan
Ann was raised with a love of the land.
Oral history: Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer
'It is the rich life I have had in so many ways here and branching out and able to see and enjoy and believe, and hopefully bring people to a new place in their own lives.”
Oral history: Sister Kathleen Desautels, change maker
“I have had a lot of wonderful experiences. Our nuns, they may not have always agreed but we held each other in peace. I’ve had wonderful experiences of community.”
Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate
Sister Joann entered the community at the age of 17. Her parents planted the seed that grew. A justice warrior. Fearless. Called by God. Her lifetime accomplishments bless and enrich us every day.
Oral history: Sister Marian Brady the scholar
Sister Marian Brady looks back on and shares about her 96 years of life.
“Religious life is all about understanding your relationship with Jesus. Talking to Him. If you have a big problem, talk to Jesus about it. Nobody else is going to solve it. And Jesus will solve it in a way you might never have expected. Give it to Jesus …"
Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
Even though Cathy loved the Teen Star job, she felt a restlessness gnawing at her. Should she be a professional journalist or did Providence have other plans for her?