Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, a revered campaigner and advocate for the marginalized, has passed away at the age of 86. Known affectionately as Sr Stan, she died on Monday morning at St Francis Hospice in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Born Treasa Kennedy on 19 June 1939 near Lispole on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, she left home at 18 to join the Sisters of Charity, adopting the name Sr Stanislaus Kennedy. In 1985, she founded Focus Point, now known as Focus Ireland, after conducting research into the needs of homeless women in Dublin during the 1980s. Throughout her life, Sr Stan established numerous voluntary organizations and was appointed the first chair of the Combat Poverty Agency. In 2001, she expanded her advocacy to include immigrants, founding the Immigrant Council of Ireland to assist those from migrant backgrounds. The Religious Sisters of Charity praised her tireless efforts to support the homeless, immigrants, and disadvantaged communities across Ireland and beyond. Focus Ireland CEO Pat Dennigan remarked, ‘Her vision will continue to guide us, we will not see her like again, that is for sure.’ Taoiseach Micheál Martin described her as a ‘true Christian’ who dedicated her life to helping those ‘on the margins.’