Dear friends and valued members of the Sanctuary Community,

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved founder, Sister Stanislaus Kennedy.  

Sr. Stan was the heart and guiding spirit of the Sanctuary. Her vision, compassion, and tireless commitment to those most in need shaped every part of who we are and what we do. Through her example, she showed us what it means to care deeply, act courageously, and believe in the dignity of every person. 
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A visionary in every sense of the word, Sr Stan, recognised the power of bringing people of all traditions and backgrounds together to deliver change for the greater good. As a religious, her openness to work with civil society was pioneering. When others felt constrained by their beliefs, Sr Stan saw them as a call to action. A call to work with others to ensure equality and inclusion in all its forms. Influenced by her proud Kerry background, her vision for the Sanctuary was to create a space for reflection and stillness.

Over the years the Sanctuary has become a community of spirituality, meditation and creativity. Like all who worked with Sr Stan we share her deep faith in gratitude and we are extraordinarily grateful for the time we had with her, and now believe the biggest tribute we can pay is to continue her work here at the Sanctuary.

On behalf of everyone at the Sanctuary, thank you for being part of this journey she began, and for helping us carry her vision forward.    
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With warmth, strength, and gratitude,

Paula Gilmore
Managing Director,
the Sanctuary
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       “Knowing light shines in the dark, we come to know darkness itself as light.”
    - Sr Stan, Moments of Stillness  
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During  this period of transition, we are committed to continuing our meditations and scheduled services. The Sanctuary will close for the Funeral. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate this time together. Details regarding Funeral arrangements can be found here: Rip.ie