Irish Chaplaincy appoints new CEO

Paul Raymond at Caritas Southwark event.

This week the Chair of the Irish Chaplaincy, Clare Coffey, announced the permanent appointment of Paul Raymond as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Paul has been Acting CEO since November 2024.

Paul has been a long-standing, respected and trusted member of the Irish Chaplaincy having been the manager of our Seniors Project for fifteen years. Since stepping into the Acting CEO role, Paul has demonstrated his adept leadership skills, strategic thinking and ability to deliver compassionate change whilst being rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and directed by the purpose of our charity.

Speaking about his appointment, Paul said: "I am honoured and delighted to be taking up the role as CEO of the Irish Chaplaincy. Our charity has always been rooted in the values of Catholic Social Teaching, proclaiming the dignity and equality of all and supporting and being a voice for the forgotten and the marginalised. I am committed to continuing and expanding this mission in new and innovative ways; working with those we support, as well as partners from across all sectors, so together we can meet the challenges people face and build a fairer society and a better future for all."

The Irish Chaplaincy is a leading social action charity providing high quality services and support to excluded, vulnerable and isolated Irish people in England and Wales.

Read more about our work here: www.irishchaplaincy.org.uk/about