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People

by getonline | May 19, 2014 | Uncategorized

Oversight Committee In October 2018 an Oversight Committee, comprising seven members, was established to replace the thirteen member Board of Towards Peace. The Committee includes a representative from the Irish Episcopal Conference, a representative from AMRI and...

History

by getonline | May 19, 2014 | Uncategorized

What are the origins of Towards Peace? As part of a two year listening process, survivors of abuse met with Catholic bishops to help them understand the holistic impact of abuse. One of the things that survivors asked for was a service offering spiritual support. ...

“To be trusted and allowed by a person who has been harmed by the Church, to accompany them as they explore their sense of God, is a huge privilege and responsibility.” – Towards Peace Spiritual Companion

“I would like to thank Towards Peace from my heart, for connecting me to my spiritual companion. Because of my own personal past experiences, and indeed other members of my family, I felt so betrayed, confused, broken and lost. I am getting older, weaker, fragile and in a lot of emotional, physical and mental pain. I felt a great need for spiritual direction to help me to prepare to meet my God.” – Towards Peace Client