Sisters Join in Founders’ Day Panel at Regis College

Panelists included students Krysonia Tavares ‘26, Younes Suleiman ‘27, and Maddie Philibotte ‘27, Sisters Marian Batho, CSJ, Judith Costello, CSJ, and Rosemary Brennan, CSJ, also pictured in row 2, Sister Lee Hogan, CSJ, Regis President Antionette Hays, PhD, RN, and Associate Vice President for Ministry and Service, Daniel Leahy

Nearly 800 students, faculty, and staff from Regis College gathered on October 03, 2025, for the university’s 8th annual Founders’ Day dedicated to honoring the university’s founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, through community service across Greater Boston and beyond.

In the afternoon, the community assembled in the Casey Theatre Fine Arts Center for a conversation with Sisters of St. Joseph about their history, heritage, and mission, as well as the values of Regis College in the world. “Since its inception, Founders’ Day has grown to become a beloved signature event for Regis, reinforcing the university’s deep commitment to social justice, service, and community engagement,” said Regis College President Antoinette Hays, PhD, RN.

During the day, volunteers gathered to learn about the history and impact of the Sisters of St. Joseph and their enduring legacy at the university. The volunteers traveled to dozens of service locations throughout Greater Boston and on campus. Remote students also joined in the initiative by engaging in service projects within their communities. Some of the sites and tasks included assisting in the distribution of food at a charity center, packing volunteer bags for the Special Olympics, cleaning up the local Weston community forest trails, working with food pantries, senior centers, schools, shelters, and various nonprofit organizations aligned with the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph – to serve the “dear neighbor without distinction.”

Adapted from “Hundreds of Regis Students Honor Founders, Serve Greater Boston in University-wide Service Event.”