Bishop Robert has announced that Mervyn McCullagh has been appointed new Diocesan Secretary and Chief Operating Officer for this Diocese, succeeding Andrew Caspari who steps down in November.
Mervyn is currently Director of Strategy and Global Change at Christian Aid where he has shaped and championed the organisation’s strategy, and guided its direction and evolution, embracing new approaches and technologies. He was previously General Secretary of the Irish Council of Churches and has worked earlier in his career for the Methodist Church in Britain, the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the National Christian Council of Sri Lanka. He also serves as a Lay Canon and a Non-Executive member of the Chapter at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Bishop Robert commented:
‘I am delighted that we have appointed Mervyn McCullagh as our new Diocesan Secretary. Mervyn comes with a wealth of experience in Christian charitable service having worked in the UK, in Ireland and across the world. He has a real heart for the work of the Diocese in Europe and will serve the DBF and all the chaplaincies with great warmth and care. He will be very welcome across the Diocese.’
Mervyn himself says: ‘This is a hugely exciting time in this richly multicultural diocese which is responding to many social, economic and geopolitical changes. I look forward to serving the diocese as, through God’s grace, it seeks to harness new opportunities and build on its current work. I hope to support all the chaplaincies and staff as best I can and look forward to learning more about the rich diversity of worship as we strive for growth and innovation, seek justice and create new collaborations.’
Mervyn will take up his position on December 15th.
Read the full article on the Diocesan website here.