St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. — Providence Sister Regis McNulty died Dec. 4, 2020, in Terre Haute, Ind. She was 92.
Dorothy Marie McNulty was born on Sept. 10, 1928, in Chelsea, Mass., to James and Mary Loemen McNulty.
She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 11, 1948, and professed final vows Aug. 15, 1955, taking the religious name Sister Regis. She earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and master’s degrees from Boston College and Antioch University in Keene, N.H.
During 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. In North Carolina, she served at Charlotte Catholic High School (1972-’73) and was principal at St. Joan of Arc School in Asheville (1973-’74).
Having earned certification as a counselor, she served for 20 years as a therapist and clinical supervisor at Beech Hill Hospital in Dublin, N.H. After 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.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Hanley, and a brother, Raymond McNulty.
She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Due to pandemic restrictions, her wake and funeral were held privately on Dec. 17, 2020. Burial followed at the cemetery of the Sisters of Providence.
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 Sister Regis on the Sister of Providence’s website, www.spsmw.org/category/obituaries.
DeBaun Funeral Homes and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
— Catholic News Herald