Nearly 800 students, faculty, and staff from Regis College participated in the university’s 8th annual Founders’ Day, a day dedicated to honoring the university’s founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, through community service across Greater Boston and beyond last Thursday.
The day began with a gathering of volunteers briefly learning about the history and impact of the Sisters of St. Joseph and their enduring legacy at the university. The volunteers then 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 own 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, and cleaning up the local Weston community on the forest trails.
Following the service projects, the community gathered in the Casey Theatre in the Fine Arts Center for a conversation with Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston about their history and heritage, and the mission and the values of Regis College in the world. Panelists included students Krysonia Tavares ‘26, Younes Suleiman ‘27, and Maddie Philibotte ‘27, and Sisters Marian Batho, CSJ, Judith Costello, CSJ, and Rosemary Brennan, CSJ, shared their stories and wisdom.
“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.
Service projects included 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."
