Dorothy Stang

Biography

Dorothy Stang was born in 1931 and dedicated her life to serving others as a nun and environmental activist. She worked tirelessly to protect the environment and advocate for those in need, combining her spiritual calling with passionate activism until her death in 2005.

Stang is laid to rest at the Sisters of Notre Dame Cemetery, a fitting final resting place for a woman who devoted herself to her faith and to the protection of God's creation. Her legacy as an environmental pioneer and devoted religious continues to inspire those who knew her and those who learn of her remarkable life.