The Irish National Caucus's sister organization, the Irish Peace Foundation, was recognized by the I.R.S. in 1997 as being eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions under Internal Revenue Code 501(c) (3).  The IRISH PEACE FOUNDATION was established by the Irish National Caucus to better reflect that Ireland -- by the Grace of God and by the efforts of good men and women in Ireland, Britain and the United States -- is entering a “post- conflict” stage. Because Irish Peace Foundation is tax-exempt, contributions ate tax-deductible.  INSPIRATION The Irish Peace Foundation takes its inspiration from Pope John XX111 who in his famed 1963 Encyclical, “ Pacem in Terris”(Peace on Earth -- pronounced Pa-chem in Terris) likened PEACE to a house built on four pillars: TRUTH, JUSTICE, LOVE, FREEDOM The Catholic Church teaches, “ … Action on behalf of justice is a constitutive dimension of the preaching of the Gospel…” (Justice in the World. Synod of Bishops. Rome. 1971). Pope Paul V1 instructed us: “If you want peace, work for justice”. And the late Great Pope John Paul 11 constantly inspired us through his efforts for world peace. The Irish Peace Foundation is dedicated to building the House of Peace in Ireland, through education, nonviolence, forgiveness and reconciliation. The Foundation has no foreign principal, and does not support any group or party on the island of Ireland.  WHEREVER GREEN IS WORN Because the Irish Peace Foundation is an American-based Foundation, naturally our first constituency is Irish-Americans and all Americans of good will. But we also   wish to include the world-wide Irish community -- “where ever green is worn”, where ever Irish hearts beat with pride in their heritage and with a love of their homeland and a desire for its well-being and peace. Inside panel # 3  As Irish-Americans we have been privileged, indeed blessed, to have played a key role in getting the U.S. Government and Congress to stand up for justice and peace in Ireland. It was Irish-Americans who forced a change in American foreign policy -- from one of ignoring the problem in Northern Ireland to one of active engagement in bringing about the Irish peace-process. Without American pressure there would have been no Irish peace-process.  It was Irish-Americans who lead the campaigns for the Mac Bride Principles, for the appointment of a Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, etc., and now it is up to Irish-Americans to finish the job -- the achievement of a just and lasting peace in Ireland, in forgiveness, reconciliation and nonviolence.  NO GROUP BETTER QUALIFIED  No group is better qualified to establish the Irish PEACE FOUNDATION than the Irish National Caucus, which was founded in 1974 and has the unique record of working on Capitol Hill since International Human Rights Day, December 10, 1978.  The growing U.S. interest in the Northern Ireland issue is traceable almost entirely to the efforts of the Irish National Caucus.  The Evening Herald (Dublin): It all started with Father McManus. When he came over here we were all sympathetic to him. House Speaker Tip O'Neill (Irish America): ... for nearly thirty years Irish National Caucus has been operating on Capitol Hill as the most effective independent lobbying organization which Ireland has ever had. Its achievements would fill a book ... The Irish Post (London): ...The Irish National Caucus ... has been influential in getting Congress to see Northern Ireland as a human rights issue.  The Washington Post: No... U.S. initiative... [on Northern Ireland] would have came about had it not been for the activities of the Irish National Caucus.  Sunday News (Belfast): Never before has the question of peace and justice in Ireland become such a subject of concern within the U.S. Congress. The heightened interest is due almost solely to the efforts of the Irish National Caucus. The expertise of INC leaders in Washington and their tireless work in the halls of Congress is a source of pride for all Americans seeking a lasting peace in Ireland. The Congressional Committee for Irish Affairs:  Irish Peace Foundation president, Father Sean McManus, is a native of CountyFermanagh — one of the six Counties in Northern Ireland. He came to the U.S. on October 2, 1972, and founded the Irish National Caucus on February 6, 1974. On International Human Rights Day, December 10, 1978, the Caucus opened its headquarters on Capitol Hill. Fr. McManus has dedicated his life to the non-violent struggle for human rights, justice, and peace in Ireland. His deep knowledge of the  problem in Northern Ireland is matched only by his desire to find a solution. Fr. McManus has an unequaled record of working on Capitol Hill on the Irish issue. He has built up enormous goodwill for the Irish cause and is highly respected for the nonpartisan way he has pursued his mission. ”Throughout my 30 years of congressional work, Father McManus has been constantly by my side, encouraging, guiding and giving invaluable advice from his unsurpassed knowledge of the Irish issue. No one has done more than Father McManus to keep theU.S. Congress on track regarding justice and peace in Ireland. Indeed, I believe historians will record that no one since John Devoy (1842-1928) has done more to organize American pressure for justice in Ireland. (The only difference being that Father McManus,  in keeping with his priestly calling, is committed to nonviolence)…. During the past 30 years, the fingerprints of Father McManus are over every piece of Congressional action on Ireland”. Congressman Ben Gilman, Former Chairman of the House, International Relations Committee ”FATHER Sean McManus is a man to be reckoned with when it comes to advocating causes. His espousal of the MacBride Principles back in the 1980s caused fits for the British government and forced compliance by many huge American corporations. He also ensured that no U.S. weapons went to the RUC at a time when that police force had one of the worst reputations in the world for shoot to kill tactics. McManus has also been a constant watchdog in Washington on Irish affairs and has been hugely successful in setting the Irish American agenda over the past 30 years”. Niall O'Dowd, Irish Voice:  We invite you to be a generous benefactor. Your generous contribution you will enable the IRISH PEACE FOUNDATION to do great things. Surely there is nothing more you would be proud to tell your children and grandchildren … that you helped to build the House of Peace in Ireland?   FOR LOVE OF IRELAND … SUPPORT THE IRISH PEACE FOUNDATION SO YOU THINK YOU CAN FORGET ABOUT THE NORTH OF IRELAND   Updated: Friday, April 03, 2009 © Copyright 2008 Irish National Caucus Inc.. All rights reserved. Please refer to our Privacy Statement for site usage. Contact our webmaster for any website related issues or problems. All donations are final