The Irish Chaplaincy in Britain (ICB) has a new director in succession to Dr Philomena Cullen who has left the post after nearly four years leading the organisation.
According to a statement released recently by the ICB, Dr Philomena Cullen left the organisation in September, “to take up an academic position as Director of Pastoral Studies at the Margaret Beaufort Institute in Cambridge, but leaves the chaplaincy in great shape at the end of an eventful and productive term heading up the Camden-based charity, which works with the most vulnerable Irish emigrants in Britain.”
The statement added that she would be replaced by Mr Eugene Duggan, who was appointed Director of the Chaplaincy in at the end of November 2011.
Mr Duggan was born in New York with roots in both Derry and Donegal and brings to the post experience in leading roles in health, social care, arts, culture and social justice charities in the UK and abroad. Most recently, he served as a registered manager for Mencap, one of the UK's leading charities for people with a learning disability.
Previously he has conducted research for Quaker Social Action and piloted a project at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery for carer's in London.
Wishing Mr Duggan well on his appointment Dr Cullen said, “My time at the ICB has been a real privilege and I've enjoyed every minute of working with and for my own community. The ICB is a real gem of an organisation staffed by people and volunteers, who care about going the extra mile to make a positive difference to people's lives.”
“The organisation now offers more support to Irish people. It's been a difficult decision to move on, but I know that the ICB is strong and ready for the next chapter of its development and I've no doubt that I'll watch it flourish and grow in years to come.”