Founder of Capuchin Day Centre, Brother Kevin Crowley, dies aged 90
Briefly

Brother Kevin, known for his humanitarian work, founded the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin in 1969. The centre serves over 1,000 hot meals daily and distributes more than 1,000 food parcels each week to support homeless and impoverished individuals. Archbishop Dermot Farrell commended Brother Kevin for transforming lives from misery to hope. He recognized Brother Kevin’s unconditional love and true service to others, inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. The ongoing issues of homelessness and other societal challenges were highlighted as crucial areas for compassion and support.
Brother Kevin founded the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin in 1969, providing over 1,000 hot meals daily and food parcels weekly for the homeless and poor.
Archbishop Dermot Farrell praised Brother Kevin’s work, noting his transformation of lives from despair to hope and love through the Capuchin Day Centre.
Brother Kevin demonstrated authentic love and compassion, seeing Christ in everyone he met and offering help without questions.
In reflecting on Brother Kevin's legacy, Archbishop Farrell emphasized the ongoing need for compassion towards the poor, homeless, and marginalized in society.
Read at Irish Independent
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