‘Faith, Conflict, and the Power of Nonviolence’ A conversation with former President Mary McAleese

The Redemptorist community at Clonard Monastery was instrumental in fostering reconciliation and peace building efforts. Fr Alec Reid, assisted by Fr Gerry Reynolds, brought together in Clonard John Hume and Gerry Adams to begin a dialogue on a peaceful way forward out of the conflict. Mary McAleese played a key role in supporting Fr Alec and Clonard’s Peace Ministry over many years.’

Clonard Monastery and Clonard Peace Ministry were delighted, to partner with the John and Pat Hume Foundation, to host an event which honoured the peace and faith journey of John and Pat Hume.

Former President Mary McAleese took part in a conversation about John and Pat Hume on the theme of ‘Faith, Conflict, and the Power of Nonviolence’, on Friday 20 February 2026 in Clonard Monastery.