A highly-valued longstanding member of St Vincent de Paul has been remembered as a “compassionate, non-judgemental and caring person” by the charity.
John Monaghan joined SVP in 1985 and was an active member of his SVP conference in Leixlip and a member of the National Management Council from 1996-2014.
He was the media voice and face of the charity for 15 years, and was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for his work in SVP – the highest papal honour that can be given to a layperson.
Advocate
Kieran Stafford, SVP National President said: “He was a truly exceptional member of SVP and has changed so many lives for the better. Every day he used his talents to advocate for social justice in our world, my last conversation with him was on that very subject.”
“Those of us who had the honour to serve with him will never forget his dedication to help those in need…”
Growing up in Drimnagh in Dublin, he became a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Trinity College, and was elected a Fellow in 1993. He was author/co-author of over 200 journal/conference papers and over 100 research reports.
He was a member of the Church’s Council for Justice and Peace from 2010-2013.