Regis College - Mount Regis Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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Spirit of the King Envelopes His Campus Beyond convent walls lies Holy Family Chapel — only a thin veil frotn College Hall , where the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Faculty, find a quiet hour of peace in prayer. The Morrison Estate, one hundred sixty- eight acres of beautifully wooded land, became our home. Sister Mary Finbarr, first Dean, was assisted by Sister Mary Mildred as Registrar. Patrons were many and gracious. Cardi- nal Spellman’s priceless Stamp Collection was entrusted to Regis, as well as the Father Blunt Newman Collection. Regis College crowned the highest hill- top in Weston . a seed had sprung. Regis- ites recall the words of Cardinal O’Connell at its genesis, “On every hilltop now for miles around gleams the sacred sign of our Redemption, the Cross.’’ [ 13 ] gif W A i V

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Informal Gatherings Mark Collegiate Life Sentimental memories bring students to new third-floor Lounge, site of the former library, to study . Bridge games and singing at the piano add pleasure to business. In 1873, under the direction of Mother Mary Regis, a small band of Sisters came from New York to Boston. The date was October 2, Founders’ Day. Regis com- memorates this day yearly by investing her Senior Class in academic robes. The young community grew and pros- pered, as did the Archdiocese. War came and went. But it left new problems in its wake. The Church became concerned over the higher education of her young women. The Sisters of Saint Joseph prepared to fill an urgent need. Mother Mary Domitilla opened the doors of Regis College in September, 1927- Harriett Haller has problem for Carol Noonan, Council Head.

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Dreams of 3 Decades Slowly Materialize Latest addition , Maria Hall opened its doors to residents last Fall. The ultimate in modern luxury, the new dormitory boasts a spacious Lobby and three Lounges.