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Sr. Stan talks to Ray D'Arcy about her work with Focus Ireland 30 years on and the current homeless crisis. She also talks her new book To Live from the Heart.

Sr. Stan speaks at The Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups as part of their Public Lecture Series on Irish Civic Society 100 years on from the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.

Sr. Stan's latest book "To Live from the Heart: Mindful Paths to the Sacred" reveals how prayer can play an important part in all our lives.

An article in yesterdays Evening Herald about a journalists visit to the Sanctuary.

Taoiseach must lead on homeless crisis Sr. Stan speaking at the Annual T.K Whitaker Lecture has called on Taoiseach Enda Kenny to show leadership on the housing crisis. The event took place at the Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda on Wednesday 30th September.

FOCUS IRELAND launched its 2014 Annual Report in Dublin today, as the charity reported a 15% rise in the number of people its prevention and support services helped last year.

Focus Ireland Life President Sr. Stan was joined today by Mundy, The High Hopes choir and former Voice UK star Sharon Murphy at a special event held for people using the charity services in Dublin.

Life president Sr Stanislaus Kennedy says issue ‘has never been as bad as it is today’, Irish Times article, 19th July

Irish Times - Opinion Piece by Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy on homelessness. Sr. Stan addressed the MacGill Summer School on the subject of homelessness on Friday 24th July.

A one day workshop designed to help participants live with more loving kindness and compassion. Facilitated by Sr. Stan, this workshop takes place Saturday 26th September at the Sanctuary