Letters to the Editor: We must continue Sr Stan’s work

One reader writes in to say Sr Stan's words of encouragement, her gentle prayers, and her quiet guidance gave them courage in moments when the scale of suffering that they  faced and witnessed in Ireland, Asia, and Africa felt overwhelming
Letters to the Editor: We must continue Sr Stan’s work

Sr Stanislaus Kennedy was the founder of homelessness charity Focus Ireland. She died on November 3, aged 86. Picture: Fran Veale

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 - 01:00

I write with a heavy yet grateful heart at the passing of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, or Sr Stan, as she was more notably known.

A woman whose life was a testament to faith in action, compassion without end, and tireless advocacy for the most vulnerable among us.

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