Sister Zenaida Cruz Cabrera, 74

Restorative justice advocate Sister Zenaida Cruz Cabrera, 74

/ 05:50 PM January 14, 2025

Sr. Zenaida Cruz Cabrera dies on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 74.

Sr. Zenaida Cruz Cabrera dies on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 74. (Photo from Roman Catholic Diocese of Novaliches/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — Sr. Zenaida Cruz Cabrera of the Sisters of Holy Eucharist, known for pushing for restorative justice for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), died on Tuesday at the age of 74, the Radio Veritas announced.

According to Radio Veritas, the congregation said that the nun died at 5:10 a.m. at Commonwealth Hospital days after being confined in the hospital. She was brought to the hospital on Saturday after suffering from a heart attack and went comatose for days.

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Cabrera was the coordinator of Caritas Manila Restorative Justice Ministry prior to her death, Radio Veritas noted.

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“Layunin ng kanyang misyon ang mabigyang pagkakataon sa mga bilanggo na magbago, muling tanggapin sila sa kanilang pamilya at komunidad, at maging produktibong miyembro ng lipunan,” Radio Veritas said in statement.

(Her mission is dedicated to give PDLs a chance to be accepted again by their families and communities and become productive members of the society.)

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In a separate Facebook post, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Novalices said that Cabrera “dedicated over 20 years of her life to the compassionate Restorative Justice Ministry for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in the Diocese of Novaliches.”

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It added that “Sr. Zeny’s legacy of love and service will forever inspire those who continue the mission of Christ among the marginalized PDLs.”

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The diocese mentioned that her funeral details will be announced shortly.

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