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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jessie Wardarski

Now in their 90s, two nuns refuse to give up on the fight for immigrant rights

Sister JoAnn Persch, 90, a nun with the Sisters of Mercy, talks about her time helping immigrant families and asylum seekers - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Two Catholic nuns, aged 90 and 95, have dedicated more than four decades to advocating for immigrant rights, undeterred by challenges and fueled by their unwavering belief in human dignity.

Sisters JoAnn Persch and Pat Murphy, residing in a modest two-bedroom apartment in Alsip, Illinois, have become steadfast champions for those seeking refuge and a better life.

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