Sister Regis McNulty died on Dec, 4, 2020, at Signature Health Care, Terre Haute. She was born on Sept. 10, 1928 in Chelsea, MA, to James and Mary Loemen McNulty and was baptized Dorothy Marie.
Sister Regis entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 11, 1948 and professed Final Vows Aug. 15, 1955.
She earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and master’s degrees from Boston College and Antioch University in Keene, NH.
Of her 72 years as a Sister of Providence, she ministered in education for 28 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She taught at St. Ann, Terre Haute, for four months in 1954. Having earned certification as a counselor, she served for 20 years as a therapist and clinical supervisor at Beech Hill Hospital in Dublin, NH.
Retiring, she remained in New Hampshire and served as a consultant for the hospital and an adjunct professor for Antioch University. In 2012 she returned to the Motherhouse where she served her sisters in a variety of ways. Beginning in 2015, she committed herself totally to the ministry of prayer.
Sister Regis lived her life with great energy. A woman of deep compassion, she cared greatly for others and formed lasting friendships. Fun-loving and gifted with a great sense of humor, when she was part of a group, everyone had a good time.
Sister Regis is survived by nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a sister, Connie Hanley; and a brother, Raymond McNulty.
Due to the restrictions on group meetings, her wake and funeral are not open to the public. Burial is in the cemetery of the Sisters of Providence on Dec. 17. DeBaun Funeral Homes and Crematory assisted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876. One may share or read memories of Sr. Regis on the Sisters of Providence web page at:
www.spsmw.org/category/obituaries

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